Cryptic crossword clue
One on board managing rough treatment 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "rough treatment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rough treatment = manhandling.
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 MANHANDLING mean?

MANHANDLING verb
  1. To move something heavy by force of men, without aid of levers, pulleys, machine, or tackles.
  2. To assault or beat up a person.
  3. To mishandle; to handle roughly; to mangle.
  4. To control (a machine, vehicle, situation, etc.) by means of physical strength.

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