Cryptic crossword clue
Twelve syllables and rhymes in verse of old times 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "verse of old times" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case verse of old times = alexandrine.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ALEXANDRINE mean?

ALEXANDRINE noun
  1. A line of poetic meter having twelve syllables, usually divided into two or three equal parts.
  2. An Alexandrine parrot or parakeet.

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