Cryptic crossword clue
He hears bard spinning yarn supplied by him 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "yarn supplied by him" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case yarn supplied by him = haberdasher.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does HABERDASHER mean?

HABERDASHER noun
  1. A dealer in ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and similar sewing goods.
  2. A men's outfitter.
  3. A member of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, a livery company.

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