Cryptic crossword clue
Appeal in protest, offering help 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "offering help" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case offering help = complaisant.
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What does COMPLAISANT mean?

COMPLAISANT adjective
  1. Compliant.
  2. Willing to do what pleases others; obliging.
  3. Polite; showing respect.

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