Cryptic crossword clue
Face hairs in cuts of meat? 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Face hairs" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case face hairs = muttonchops.
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 MUTTONCHOPS mean?

MUTTONCHOPS noun
  1. A cut of sheep's meat, often containing a section of a rib.
  2. (by extension) A facial hairstyle consisting of sideburns and a moustache without a beard.

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