Cryptic crossword clue
Space commander flew by and circled 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "circled" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case circled = encompassed.
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 ENCOMPASSED mean?

ENCOMPASSED verb
  1. To form a circle around; to encircle.
  2. To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
  3. To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.
  4. To go around, especially, to circumnavigate.

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