The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word WETÂ BLANKET
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "misery" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case misery = wet blanket.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 WETÂ BLANKET mean?
WETÂ BLANKET verb- To disparage, belittle, or remove the satisfaction and joy from; to act as a wet blanket towards.