Cryptic crossword clue
Holding forth with jibe about search linked to offence 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Holding forth" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case holding forth = discoursing.
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 DISCOURSING mean?

DISCOURSING verb
  1. To engage in discussion or conversation; to converse.
  2. To write or speak formally and at length.
  3. To debate.
  4. To exercise reason; to employ the mind in judging and inferring; to reason.
  5. To produce or emit (musical sounds).
DISCOURSING noun
  1. Conversation

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