Cryptic crossword clue
Show a case for taking fast before one took food 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Show a case" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case show a case = instantiate.
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 INSTANTIATE mean?

INSTANTIATE verb
  1. To represent (something) by a concrete instance.
  2. To create an object (an instance) of a specific class.

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