Cryptic crossword clue
Non-specific officer is supported by editor 11

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Non-specific" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case non-specific = generalised.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does GENERALISED mean?

GENERALISED verb
  1. To speak in generalities, or in vague terms.
  2. To infer or induce from specific cases to more general cases or principles.
  3. To derive or deduce (a general concept or principle) from particular facts.
GENERALISED adjective
  1. Made more general, less specialized.
  2. Spread throughout or affecting the entire body or body part.

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