Cryptic crossword clue
Live competition in which Liverpool play caused vexation 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "caused vexation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case caused vexation = beleaguered.
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 BELEAGUERED mean?

BELEAGUERED verb
  1. To besiege; to surround with troops.
  2. To vex, harass, or beset.
  3. To exhaust.
BELEAGUERED adjective
  1. Besieged; surrounded by enemy troops.
  2. Beset by trouble or difficulty.

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