Cryptic crossword clue
Handwriting police officer found on shallow dish 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Handwriting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case handwriting = copperplate.
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 COPPERPLATE mean?

COPPERPLATE noun
  1. A copper plate, either etched or engraved, to make a recessed pattern.
  2. A print made from such a plate.
  3. A style of handwriting based on that used on such prints; English round hand.
COPPERPLATE verb
  1. To engrave on and print from a copperplate.

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