What does the cryptic crossword clue "Judge wraps up investigation on cycling rogue (9)" mean?

The definition is "rogue". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). EPROB (synonym="EPROB") in RATE (synonym="‘judge’") = REPROBATE; definition: "rogue" The answer is REPROBATE.

Judge wraps up investigation on cycling rogue (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29535 | 9 Across | 2024-11-08 flower

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