Cryptic crossword clue
Policemen, as expected, withering and scornful 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "scornful" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scornful = disparaging.
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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What does DISPARAGING mean?

DISPARAGING verb
  1. To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.
  2. To dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words; to speak slightingly of; to depreciate; to undervalue.
  3. To ridicule, mock, discredit.
DISPARAGING noun
  1. Disparagement
DISPARAGING adjective
  1. Insulting, ridiculing.

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