Cryptic crossword clue
Underworld boss has standing arrangement 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "standing arrangement" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case standing arrangement = disposition.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DISPOSITION mean?

DISPOSITION noun
  1. The arrangement or placement of certain things.
  2. Tendency or inclination under given circumstances.
  3. Temperamental makeup or habitual mood.
  4. Control over something.
  5. Transfer or relinquishment to the care or possession of another.
  6. Final decision or settlement.
  7. The destination of a patient after medical treatment such as surgery.
  8. The set of choirs of strings on a harpsichord.
DISPOSITION verb
  1. To remove or place in a different position.

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