Cryptic crossword clue
Comprehensive surplus mysterious gin cocktail 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Comprehensive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case comprehensive = overarching.
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 OVERARCHING mean?

OVERARCHING verb
  1. To form an arch over something.
OVERARCHING adjective
  1. That forms an overhead arch
  2. (by extension) all-embracing or overwhelming

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