Cryptic crossword clue
Ban professional taking part of former partner in show 11

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Ban" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ban = prohibition.
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 PROHIBITION mean?

PROHIBITION noun
  1. An act of prohibiting, forbidding, disallowing, or proscribing something.
  2. A law prohibiting the manufacture or sale of alcohol.
  3. A period of time when specific socially disapproved consumables are considered controlled substances.

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