What does the cryptic crossword clue "Presumed crook judge ticked off loses head (11)" mean?

The wordplay uses a deletion. CON (synonym="convict, “crook”") + J (synonym="Judge") + ECTURED (synonym="reprimanded=”ticked off” losing its head letter") = CONJECTURED The answer is CONJECTURED.

Presumed crook judge ticked off loses head (11)

Guardian Cryptic #29480 | 10 Down | 2024-09-05 flower

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