Cryptic crossword clue
Retailer's son pulled apart guard 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Retailer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case retailer = storekeeper.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does STOREKEEPER mean?

STOREKEEPER noun
  1. One who runs a shop, either the owner or manager.
  2. One who is in charge of stores or goods of any kind.
  3. Any unsaleable item.

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