Cryptic crossword clue
Shy introvert we replaced on a drive 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "replaced on a drive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case replaced on a drive = overwritten.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does OVERWRITTEN mean?

OVERWRITTEN verb
  1. To destroy (older data) by recording new data over it.
  2. To cover in writing; to write over the top of.
  3. To write too much.
  4. To write in an unnecessarily complicated or florid way; to produce purple prose.

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