Cryptic crossword clue
Saving face, Neil Innes sat out, surplus to requirements 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "surplus to requirements" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case surplus to requirements = inessential.
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 INESSENTIAL mean?

INESSENTIAL noun
  1. (often in plural) Something that is not essential
INESSENTIAL adjective
  1. Not essential.
  2. Lacking essence or being.

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