The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word GALLIMAUFRY
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The straight part
We know that "miscellany" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case miscellany = gallimaufry.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GALLIMAUFRY mean?
GALLIMAUFRY noun- A hash of various kinds of meats, a ragout.
- Any absurd medley.