Cryptic crossword clue
Dance medium with chairs etc – missing 11 could make for awkwardness 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word DISCOMFITURE

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

DISCOMFITURE noun
  1. A feeling of frustration, disappointment, perplexity or embarrassment.

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