Cryptic crossword clue
Instrument Vince plays with three learners and old, old, Oscar 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Instrument" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case instrument = violoncello.
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 VIOLONCELLO mean?

VIOLONCELLO noun
  1. A large stringed instrument of the violin family, but smaller than the double bass.

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