The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word TOXOPHILITE
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The straight part
We know that "Archer?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case archer? = toxophilite.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TOXOPHILITE mean?
TOXOPHILITE noun- Someone keen on or an expert at archery; a lover or practitioner of archery.
- Pertaining to archery.