Cryptic crossword clue
Picks, for example, remedies for tension 11

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "remedies for tension" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case remedies for tension = icebreakers.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does ICEBREAKERS mean?

ICEBREAKERS noun
  1. A ship designed to break through ice so that it, or other ships coming behind, can navigate on frozen seas.
  2. A game, activity, humorous anecdote, etc., designed to relax a group of people to help them get to know each other.
  3. A lively song and dance routine at the start of a musical.

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