Cryptic crossword clue
Mafia adviser distributed sloe gin and rice 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Mafia adviser" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mafia adviser = consigliere.
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Crossword Answer definitions

CONSIGLIERE noun
  1. A counselor or advisor, especially to Mafia bosses.

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