Cryptic crossword clue
One rings before sailing — no time for complaining 11

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does BELLYACHING mean?

BELLYACHING verb
  1. To unnecessarily complain or whine, often about simple matters.
BELLYACHING noun
  1. Whining and complaining, often contrived to evoke pity or shirk responsibility.

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