Cryptic crossword clue
Look at artist’s uncovered bed, shocked 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "shocked" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shocked = scandalised.
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 SCANDALISED mean?

SCANDALISED verb
  1. To cause great offense to (someone).
  2. To reproach.
  3. To disgrace.
  4. To libel.
SCANDALISED verb
  1. To reduce the area and efficiency of a sail by expedient means (e.g. slacking the peak and tricing up the tack) without properly reefing, thus slowing boat speed.
SCANDALISED adjective
  1. Having been the subject of a scandal; disgraced.

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