Cryptic crossword clue
Mark, comedian, probable loser? 11

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "probable loser" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case probable loser = scratchcard.
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 SCRATCHCARD mean?

SCRATCHCARD noun
  1. A lottery ticket containing sections covered with an opaque waxy film which may be removed by scratching to reveal symbols that show whether or not a prize has been won

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