Cryptic crossword clue
Port's rough and ready, we hear? Bottle stoppers may have been this 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Bottle stoppers may have been this/this" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bottle stoppers may have been this/this = corkscrewed.
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 CORKSCREWED mean?

CORKSCREWED verb
  1. To wind or twist in the manner of a corkscrew; to move with much horizontal and vertical shifting.
  2. To cause something to twist or move in a spiral path or shape.
  3. To extract information or consent from someone.

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