Cryptic crossword clue
Give back deformed carrot piece 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Give back" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case give back = reciprocate.
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 RECIPROCATE mean?

RECIPROCATE verb
  1. To exchange two things, with both parties giving one thing and taking another thing.
  2. To give something else in response (where the "thing" may also be abstract, a feeling or action) To make a reciprocal gift.
  3. To move backwards and forwards, like a piston.
  4. To counter, retort or retaliate.

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