Cryptic crossword clue
Beaten by elements in war, where not in formation 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Beaten by elements" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case beaten by elements = weatherworn.
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 WEATHERWORN mean?

WEATHERWORN adjective
  1. Damaged or eroded by the weather.

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