What does the cryptic crossword clue "... eighth rank and as crooked as they are critical (5-7)" mean?

The definition is "critical". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of EIGHTH RANK AS = EARTHSHAKING; definition: "critical" The answer is EARTHSHAKING.

... eighth rank and as crooked as they are critical (5-7)

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