Cryptic crossword clue
Hardline rep slammed flirtatious male 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "flirtatious male" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flirtatious male = philanderer.
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 PHILANDERER mean?

PHILANDERER noun
  1. One who plays at courtship; a fickle lover; a flirt (usually applies only to men).
  2. Someone who engages in casual sex – usually frequently.

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