Cryptic crossword clue
A m-monkey, say, with caged beast getting loose 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "loose" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case loose = approximate.
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 APPROXIMATE mean?

APPROXIMATE verb
  1. To estimate.
  2. To come near to; to approach.
  3. To carry or advance near; to cause to approach.
APPROXIMATE adjective
  1. Approaching; proximate; nearly resembling.
  2. Nearing correctness; nearly exact; not perfectly accurate.

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