Cryptic crossword clue
Nasty beard smears will make you self-conscious 11

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "self-conscious" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case self-conscious = embarrassed.
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 EMBARRASSED mean?

EMBARRASSED verb
  1. To humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash
  2. To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.
  3. To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.
EMBARRASSED adjective
  1. Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.
  2. Impeded; obstructed.

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