Cryptic crossword clue
Finishing outside podium places after switch, United failing to get ahead 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "ahead" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ahead = forthcoming.
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 FORTHCOMING mean?

FORTHCOMING noun
  1. An act of coming forth.
  2. Something that is yet to come.
FORTHCOMING adjective
  1. Approaching or about to take place.
  2. Available when needed; in place, ready.
  3. Willing to co-operate or provide information; candid, frank, responsive.
FORTHCOMING verb
  1. To come forth.

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