Cryptic crossword clue
Struggling in art, be poor apprentice 11

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

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

PROBATIONER noun
  1. One who is on probation.
  2. One who is licensed to preach, but not ordained to a pastorate.

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