Cryptic crossword clue
One length in longitude out? Bill could be 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Bill could be" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bill could be = guillotined.
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 GUILLOTINED mean?

GUILLOTINED verb
  1. To execute, cut or cut short (a person, a stack of paper or a debate) by use of a guillotine.
  2. To end discussion on a parliamentary bill by invoking cloture.

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