Cryptic crossword clue
One Knight trying to trap Queen is unusual 11

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "unusual" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unusual = interesting.
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 INTERESTING mean?

INTERESTING verb
  1. To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.
  2. To be concerned with or engaged in; to affect; to concern; to excite.
  3. To cause or permit to share.
INTERESTING adjective
  1. Of concern; affecting, important.
  2. Arousing or holding the attention or interest of someone.
  3. Pregnant.

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