Cryptic crossword clue
Academic angrily cautioned a pupil 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Academic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case academic = educational.
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 EDUCATIONAL mean?

EDUCATIONAL noun
  1. A free (or low cost) trip for travel consultants, provided by a travel operator or airline as a means of promoting their service. A fam trip
EDUCATIONAL adjective
  1. Of, or relating to education.
  2. Instructive, or helping to educate.

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