Cryptic crossword clue
Annoyed former lover according to new date

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

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The straight part
We know that "Annoyed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case annoyed = exasperated.
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 EXASPERATED mean?

EXASPERATED verb
  1. To tax the patience of, irk, frustrate, vex, provoke, annoy; to make angry.
EXASPERATED adjective
  1. Having one's patience greatly taxed; greatly annoyed; made furious.
  2. Made worse or more intense.

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