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Test judgement, having turned on solicitor? (3,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

not out

'test judgement' is the definition.
(test cricket)

'turned on solicitor?' is the wordplay.
'turned' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'solicitor?' becomes 'tout' (someone who solicits business).
'on' written backwards gives 'no'.
'no'+'tout'='NOT-OUT'

'having' is the link.

(Other definitions for not out that I've seen before include "Decision favourable to batsman" , "Refusal of an appeal?" , "Decision in batsman's favour" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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