Cryptic crossword clue
Expensive retaining mine that’s very steep 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "very steep" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case very steep = precipitous.
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 PRECIPITOUS mean?

PRECIPITOUS adjective
  1. Steep, like a precipice
  2. Headlong
  3. Hasty; rash; quick; sudden

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