Cryptic crossword clue
Distorted images at circus are funny 11

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Distorted images" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case distorted images = caricatures.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does CARICATURES mean?

CARICATURES noun
  1. A pictorial representation of someone in which distinguishing features are exaggerated for comic effect.
  2. A grotesque misrepresentation.

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