Cryptic crossword clue
Scrutiny of old French friend leading state 11

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Scrutiny" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scrutiny = examination.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does EXAMINATION mean?

EXAMINATION noun
  1. The act of examining.
  2. Particularly, an inspection by a medical professional to establish the extent and nature of any sickness or injury.
  3. A formal test involving answering written or oral questions under a time constraint and usually without access to textbooks.
  4. Interrogation.

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