Cryptic crossword clue
Spy, possibly shirtless, faces international ‘scandal’ 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Spy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spy = investigate.
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 INVESTIGATE mean?

INVESTIGATE verb
  1. To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.
  2. To examine, look into, or scrutinize in order to discover something hidden or secret.
  3. To conduct an inquiry or examination.

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