Cryptic crossword clue
Supporters of Queen captured by revolutionary chiefs 12

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Supporters" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case supporters = cheerleader.
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 CHEERLEADER mean?

CHEERLEADER noun
  1. A person, usually a young, attractive female, who encourages applause and cheers at a sports event, and wearing a specially-designed uniform in the official colors of the team he/she cheers for.
  2. A person who rallies support for any cause.

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