Cryptic crossword clue
Lady not running freely sent in for surgery 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lady" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lady = viscountess.
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 VISCOUNTESS mean?

VISCOUNTESS noun
  1. The wife of a viscount.
  2. A woman holding the rank of viscount in her own right.

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