Cryptic crossword clue
Poor batsmen I see being out consistently 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "being out consistently" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case being out consistently = absenteeism.
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 ABSENTEEISM mean?

ABSENTEEISM noun
  1. The state of being absent, especially frequently or without good reason; the practice of an absentee.
  2. The practice of absenting oneself from the country or district where one's estate is situated.

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