Cryptic crossword clue
Guardroom is cell, an early imprisoning variety 11

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

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

MISCELLANEA noun
  1. A miscellaneous collection of different things; a miscellany.
MISCELLANEA noun
  1. A miscellany.

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