Cryptic crossword clue
Showy type of fake silver dress returned before ten 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Showy type" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case showy type = braggadocio.
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 BRAGGADOCIO mean?

BRAGGADOCIO noun
  1. A braggart.
  2. Empty boasting.

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