Cryptic crossword clue
Reporter apt to distort cause of crime 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "cause of crime" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cause of crime = perpetrator.
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 PERPETRATOR mean?

PERPETRATOR noun
  1. One who perpetrates; especially, one who commits an offence or crime.

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