Cryptic crossword clue
Like word very hard to clue one put in “banned” file originally 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Like word very hard to clue" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like word very hard to clue = indefinable.
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 INDEFINABLE mean?

INDEFINABLE noun
  1. Anything that cannot be defined.
INDEFINABLE adjective
  1. That cannot be precisely defined or put into words.
  2. That defies description; indescribable.

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