Cryptic crossword clue
Backfired lie suddenly became active when circulating 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Backfired" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case backfired = boomeranged.
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 BOOMERANGED mean?

BOOMERANGED verb
  1. To return or rebound unexpectedly, especially when the result is undesired; to backfire.
  2. To travel in a curved path.

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