Cryptic crossword clue
I define raft gone to pieces by its defining characteristics 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "defining characteristics" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case defining characteristics = differentia.
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 DIFFERENTIA mean?

DIFFERENTIA noun
  1. A distinguishing feature which marks a species off from other members of the same genus.

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