The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word ENTRY-LEVEL
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What does ENTRY-LEVEL mean?
ENTRY-LEVEL adjective- Simple enough to be appropriate to an inexperienced person, or to someone who does not need advanced features.