Cryptic crossword clue
Church people with unopened post sticking together 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "sticking together" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sticking together = cementation.
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 CEMENTATION mean?

CEMENTATION noun
  1. The act of cementing
  2. The impregnation of the surface of a metal with another material; the manufacture of steel by carburizing iron
  3. The precipitation of mineral matter in the pores of a sediment
  4. The use of a cement join the parts of a broken bone to aid in the healing process
  5. The use of a cement or adhesive to fasten orthodontics or to restore chipped or broken teeth

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