Cryptic crossword clue
Device predicting election, revolutionary more set to engage left or right? 11

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Device predicting election" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case device predicting election = swingometer.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SWINGOMETER mean?

SWINGOMETER noun
  1. A graphic device used to illustrate swing in an election.

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