Cryptic crossword clue
Superfluous sunscreen goes off over a year 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Superfluous" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case superfluous = unnecessary.
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 UNNECESSARY mean?

UNNECESSARY adjective
  1. Not needed or necessary.
  2. Done in addition to requirements; unrequired.

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