Cryptic crossword clue
Tiny policeman in comic is swimming across river 11

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

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

MICROSCOPIC adjective
  1. Of, or relating to microscopes or microscopy; microscopal
  2. So small that it can only be seen using a microscope.
  3. Very small; minute
  4. Carried out with great attention to detail.
  5. Able to see extremely minute objects.

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