Cryptic crossword clue
Burden in French Canada at first, cooking cream bun 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Burden" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case burden = encumbrance.
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 ENCUMBRANCE mean?

ENCUMBRANCE noun
  1. Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried.
  2. An interest, right, burden, or liability attached to a title of land, such as a lien or mortgage.
  3. One who is dependent on another.

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