Cryptic crossword clue
Closeness of rugby forward, one abandoning sin 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Closeness" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case closeness = propinquity.
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 PROPINQUITY mean?

PROPINQUITY noun
  1. Nearness or proximity.
  2. Affiliation or similarity.

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