Cryptic crossword clue
Sozzled priest left in heap – “batty” type 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "batty” type" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case batty” type = pipistrelle.
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 PIPISTRELLE mean?

PIPISTRELLE noun
  1. Any of various species of bat of the genus Pipistrellus.

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