Cryptic crossword clue
Old woman, ultimately rather frivolous, chewing minute sweet 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "sweet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sweet = marshmallow.
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 MARSHMALLOW mean?

MARSHMALLOW noun
  1. A species of mallow, Althaea officinalis, that grows in marshy terrain.
  2. A type of confectionery, originally (since Ancient Egyptian times) made from this plant, but now generally made of sugar or corn syrup, gelatin that has been pre-softened in water, gum arabic, flavorings, and sometimes beaten egg whites, all whipped to a spongy consistency.
  3. Someone who is soft and benign.
MARSHMALLOW verb
  1. To soften (literally or figuratively)

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