Cryptic crossword clue
Provoked worker suffered anguish 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Provoked" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case provoked = antagonised.
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 ANTAGONISED mean?

ANTAGONISED verb
  1. To work against; to oppose (especially to incite reaction)
ANTAGONISED adjective
  1. (especially describing a muscle) Having been acted on by antagonistic forces.
  2. (of a person or group) Having been aggravated or made into an enemy.

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