Cryptic crossword clue
Reckless runner pelted around bishop 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Reckless" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case reckless = harebrained.
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.
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What does HAREBRAINED mean?

HAREBRAINED adjective
  1. (of an idea or plan etc) Absurd, foolish or stupid.
  2. (of a person) Frivolous and silly; featherbrained or scatterbrained.

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