Cryptic crossword clue
Battle site partially cleared in old city for ugly skyscraper? 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "ugly skyscraper?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ugly skyscraper? = monstrosity.
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 MONSTROSITY mean?

MONSTROSITY noun
  1. An organism showing abnormal development or deformity.
  2. A monstrous thing, person or act.
  3. The state of being monstrous.

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