Cryptic crossword clue
Is Ruth’s son one sunk in depression, being like Adam? 11

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "being like Adam" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case being like adam = disobedient.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DISOBEDIENT mean?

DISOBEDIENT noun
  1. One who disobeys.
DISOBEDIENT adjective
  1. Not obedient.

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