Cryptic crossword clue
Reversed so poorly, then drove initially in wrong gear 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "in wrong gear" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in wrong gear = overdressed.
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 OVERDRESSED mean?

OVERDRESSED verb
  1. To wear too many clothes for a particular occasion.
  2. To wear clothing which is too elaborate or formal for a particular occasion.
OVERDRESSED adjective
  1. Wearing too many clothes for the weather or the occasion.
  2. Wearing clothes too formal or too elaborate for the occasion.

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