Cryptic crossword clue
Cruel men cane colt in hiding 11

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

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

CONCEALMENT noun
  1. The practice of keeping secrets.
  2. The condition of being hidden or concealed.
  3. Protection from observation or surveillance.

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