Cryptic crossword clue
Shows poorly American costs after start of treatment 11

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Shows" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shows = illustrates.
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 ILLUSTRATES mean?

ILLUSTRATES verb
  1. To shed light upon.
  2. To clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison.
  3. To provide a book or other publication with pictures, diagrams or other explanatory or decorative features.
  4. To give renown or honour to; to make illustrious.

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