Cryptic crossword clue
Republican mangled tape during erasing of secret recording 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "secret recording" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case secret recording = wiretapping.
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 WIRETAPPING mean?

WIRETAPPING verb
  1. To install or to use such a connection.
WIRETAPPING noun
  1. The installation or monitoring of wiretaps.

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