Cryptic crossword clue
Petrifaction process not right for religious office 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "religious office" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case religious office = pontificate.
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 PONTIFICATE mean?

PONTIFICATE noun
  1. The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.
PONTIFICATE verb
  1. To preside as a bishop, especially at mass.
  2. To act like a pontiff; to express one's position or opinions dogmatically and pompously as if they were absolutely correct.
  3. To speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner, especially at length.

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