Cryptic crossword clue
One of ten perhaps with gossip about guy and daughter 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "One of ten" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one of ten = commandment.
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 COMMANDMENT mean?

COMMANDMENT noun
  1. A divinely ordained command, especially one of the Ten Commandments.
  2. Something that must be obeyed; a command or edict.
  3. The act of commanding; exercise of authority.
  4. The offence of commanding or inducing another to violate the law.

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