Cryptic crossword clue
Showing 11, caught what may be in one’s ears 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CRINGING

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The straight part
We know that "Showing 11" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case showing 11 = cringing.
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 CRINGING mean?

CRINGING verb
  1. To shrink, cower, tense or recoil, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment.
  2. To bow or crouch in servility.
  3. To contract; to draw together; to cause to shrink or wrinkle; to distort.
CRINGING noun
  1. Act of one who cringes.

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