Cryptic crossword clue
One's filling a carrycot, moving top layer 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "top layer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case top layer = aristocracy.
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 ARISTOCRACY mean?

ARISTOCRACY noun
  1. The nobility, or the hereditary ruling class.
  2. Government by such a class, or a state with such a government
  3. A class of people considered (not normally universally) superior to others

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