Cryptic crossword clue
Some take up hem — I stick with aim of avoiding offence 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "aim of avoiding offence" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case aim of avoiding offence = euphemistic.
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 EUPHEMISTIC mean?

EUPHEMISTIC adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to euphemism.

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