Cryptic crossword clue
Unwise to fail to fill in old exercise books 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Unwise" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unwise = inexpedient.
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 INEXPEDIENT mean?

INEXPEDIENT adjective
  1. Not expedient; not tending to promote a purpose; not tending to the end desired; unsuitable to time and place

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