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

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The straight part
We know that "to copy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to copy = counterfeit.
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 COUNTERFEIT mean?

COUNTERFEIT noun
  1. A non-genuine article; a fake.
  2. One who counterfeits; a counterfeiter.
  3. That which resembles another thing; a likeness; a portrait; a counterpart.
  4. An impostor; a cheat.
COUNTERFEIT verb
  1. To falsely produce what appears to be official or valid; to produce a forged copy of.
  2. To produce a faithful copy of.
  3. To feign; to mimic.
  4. (usually "be counterfeited") Of a turn or river card, to invalidate a player's hand by making a better hand on the board.
COUNTERFEIT adjective
  1. False, especially of money; intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine.
  2. Inauthentic.
  3. Assuming the appearance of something; deceitful; hypocritical.

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