Cryptic crossword clue
Allowed in using “bish bosh” – the group passwords 11

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "the group passwords" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case the group passwords = shibboleths.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SHIBBOLETHS mean?

SHIBBOLETHS noun
  1. A word, especially seen as a test, to distinguish someone as belonging to a particular nation, class, profession etc.
  2. A common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth.

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