Cryptic crossword clue
Official on course to give one power to stop escapade 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Official on course" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case official on course = handicapper.
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 HANDICAPPER mean?

HANDICAPPER noun
  1. One who determines the conditions of a handicap.
  2. A disabled person.
  3. A horse entered in a handicap race.

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