Cryptic crossword clue
Refuse to touch poster for criminal 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "criminal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case criminal = blackmailer.
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 BLACKMAILER mean?

BLACKMAILER noun
  1. Someone who blackmails.

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