Cryptic crossword clue
Finding fault on the way round flat 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Finding fault" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case finding fault = complaining.
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What does COMPLAINING mean?

COMPLAINING verb
  1. To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
  2. To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.
  3. To creak or squeak, as a timber or wheel.
COMPLAINING noun
  1. The act by which someone complaints; a complaint.

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