Cryptic crossword clue
At Cannes, a seafront, I confess, with a dismal prospect 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "with a dismal prospect" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with a dismal prospect = unpromising.
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 UNPROMISING mean?

UNPROMISING verb
  1. To revoke or annul (something promised before).
UNPROMISING adjective
  1. Not promising

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