Cryptic crossword clue
Wade perhaps in displays — was first to get over dam 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Wade perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wade perhaps = sportswoman.
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 SPORTSWOMAN mean?

SPORTSWOMAN noun
  1. A woman who engages in sports; a female athlete.

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