Cryptic crossword clue
Former partner, on in years, goes over broken grate? Not true! 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Not true" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not true = exaggerated.
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 EXAGGERATED mean?

EXAGGERATED verb
  1. To overstate, to describe more than is fact.
EXAGGERATED adjective
  1. That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.

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