Cryptic crossword clue
Shamed by defeat over Times leader 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Shamed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shamed = dishonoured.
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 DISHONOURED mean?

DISHONOURED verb
  1. To bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame.
  2. To refuse to accept something, such as a cheque; to not honor.
  3. To violate or rape.
DISHONOURED adjective
  1. Disgraced, defiled, treated with dishonour.

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