Cryptic crossword clue
Ample bust isn’t, alas, endlessly disarrayed 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Ample" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ample = substantial.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SUBSTANTIAL mean?

SUBSTANTIAL noun
  1. Anything having substance; an essential part.
SUBSTANTIAL adjective
  1. Having a substance; actually existing.
  2. Not imaginary; real; actual; true; veritable.
  3. Corporeal; material; firm.
  4. Having good substance; strong; stout; solid; firm.
  5. Possessed of goods or an estate; moderately wealthy.
  6. Large in size, quantity, or value; ample; significant.
  7. Most important; essential.
  8. Satisfying; having sufficient substance to be nourishing or filling.

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