Cryptic crossword clue
Stretching green mantle is out of order

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

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The straight part
We know that "Stretching" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stretching = enlargement.
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 ENLARGEMENT mean?

ENLARGEMENT noun
  1. The act of making something larger.
  2. A making more obvious or serious; exacerbation.
  3. An image, particularly a photograph, that has been enlarged.
  4. Freedom from confinement; liberty.
  5. Diffuseness of speech or writing; a speaking at length.

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