The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word BREADCRUMBS
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The straight part
We know that "stuffing ingredient" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stuffing ingredient = breadcrumbs.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 BREADCRUMBS mean?
BREADCRUMBS noun- (chiefly in the plural) A tiny piece of bread, either one that falls from bread as it is cut or eaten, or one made deliberately by crumbling bread.
- (chiefly in the plural) A single link in a chain indicating the hierarchical location of a web page or similar, used as a navigation aid.
- To sprinkle breadcrumbs on to food, normally before cooking.
- To add navigational breadcrumbs to (a web page or user interface).
- To use clues or enticements to lead someone in the desired direction.