Cryptic crossword clue
They may make jams and preserves — dip spoon in 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "They may make jams" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they may make jams = bottlenecks.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BOTTLENECKS mean?

BOTTLENECKS noun
  1. The narrow portion that forms the pouring spout of a bottle; the neck of a bottle.
  2. In traffic, any narrowing of the road, especially resulting in a delay.
  3. (by extension) The part of a process that is too slow or cumbersome.
BOTTLENECKS verb
  1. To slow by causing a bottleneck.
  2. To form a bottleneck.

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