Cryptic crossword clue
Detective with drink I saw in rotten condition 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "in rotten condition" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in rotten condition = dilapidated.
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 DILAPIDATED mean?

DILAPIDATED verb
  1. To fall into ruin or disuse.
  2. To cause to become ruined or put into disrepair.
  3. To squander or waste.
DILAPIDATED adjective
  1. Having fallen into a state of disrepair or deterioration, especially through neglect.

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