Cryptic crossword clue
Olympic site secured by Pole in charge after cruel treatment? 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "after cruel treatment?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case after cruel treatment? = masochistic.
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 MASOCHISTIC mean?

MASOCHISTIC adjective
  1. Deriving (especially sexual) pleasure from abuse, being punished, or dominated.

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