Cryptic crossword clue
1   Unusual — strange stuff outside will give some kind of protection 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word FINGERSTALL

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The straight part
We know that "some kind of protection/protection" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case some kind of protection/protection = fingerstall.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FINGERSTALL mean?

FINGERSTALL noun
  1. A protective cover for the finger; a cot.

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