Cryptic crossword clue
Cannon made a hole, reportedly, in cap 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "cap" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cap = mortarboard.
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 MORTARBOARD mean?

MORTARBOARD noun
  1. A square board, with a handle, on which mortar or plaster is carried: a hawk.
  2. An academic cap that has a flat square top with a tassel.

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