Cryptic crossword clue
Old-timer shakily draws what might be digits 11

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "what might be /di/gits" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what might be /di/gits = extremities.
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 EXTREMITIES mean?

EXTREMITIES noun
  1. The most extreme or furthest point of something.
  2. An extreme measure.
  3. A hand or foot.
  4. A limb.

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