Cryptic crossword clue
One may be spoiling to take the gilt off it 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "One may be spoiling to take the gilt off it" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one may be spoiling to take the gilt off it = gingerbread.
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 GINGERBREAD mean?

GINGERBREAD noun
  1. A type of cake whose main flavoring is ginger.
  2. Something ersatz; something showy but insubstantial.
  3. A flamboyant Victorian-era architectural style.

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