Cryptic crossword clue
Valve to raise, lest endless suffering should follow 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Valve" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case valve = cockleshell.
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 COCKLESHELL mean?

COCKLESHELL noun
  1. The shell of a cockle (or similar shell).
  2. A small, flimsy boat.

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