Cryptic crossword clue
A learner needing a supporter is hugged by maidens saying the wrong thing 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "saying the wrong thing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case saying the wrong thing = malapropism.
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 MALAPROPISM mean?

MALAPROPISM noun
  1. The blundering use of an absurdly inappropriate word or expression in place of a similar-sounding one.
  2. An instance of this; malaprop.

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