Cryptic crossword clue
I – I’m unsure on dodgy nineties’ Es 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Es (chemical symbol for Einsteinium, atomic number 99)" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case es (chemical symbol for einsteinium, atomic number 99) = einsteinium.
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 EINSTEINIUM mean?

EINSTEINIUM noun
  1. A transuranic chemical element (symbol Es) with atomic number 99: a soft, silvery, paramagnetic metal.

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