Cryptic crossword clue
Painter left by one stopping another that’s run ahead 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Painter" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case painter = portraitist.
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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Crossword Answer definitions

PORTRAITIST noun
  1. A painter or photographer who makes portraits.

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