Cryptic crossword clue
Moulded frames of annals held back art 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Moulded frames" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case moulded frames = architraves.
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 ARCHITRAVES mean?

ARCHITRAVES noun
  1. The lowest part of an entablature; rests on the capitals of the columns.
  2. The moldings (or other elements) framing a door, window or other rectangular opening.

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