Cryptic crossword clue
Persistent nuisance lucky to avoid fine 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Persistent" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case persistent = importunate.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does IMPORTUNATE mean?

IMPORTUNATE adjective
  1. (of a demand) Persistent or pressing, often annoyingly so.
  2. (of a person) Given to importunate demands, greedily or thoughtlessly demanding.
IMPORTUNATE verb
  1. To importune, or to obtain by importunity.

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