Cryptic crossword clue
Two fish cut by small pointed tool 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "pointed tool" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pointed tool = marlinspike.
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 MARLINSPIKE mean?

MARLINSPIKE noun
  1. A tool, consisting of a pointed metal spike, used to manipulate the strands of rope or cable when knotting and splicing.

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