Cryptic crossword clue
Notice quail buffeted in such gales 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "such gales" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case such gales = equinoctial.
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 EQUINOCTIAL mean?

EQUINOCTIAL noun
  1. The great circle midway between the celestial poles; the celestial equator.
  2. The terrestrial equator.
EQUINOCTIAL adjective
  1. Of or relating to the spring or autumnal equinox.
  2. Of or relating to the celestial equator.
  3. Equatorial: Of or relating to the equator of the Earth.

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