Cryptic crossword clue
Like the centre of Bordeaux, without barriers and without weapons 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "without weapons" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case without weapons = defenceless.
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 DEFENCELESS mean?

DEFENCELESS adjective
  1. Without defence; undefended.

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