Cryptic crossword clue
What’s patriot done wrong to become exile? 11

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "exile" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case exile = deportation.
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 DEPORTATION mean?

DEPORTATION noun
  1. The act of deporting or exiling, or the state of being deported; banishment; transportation.

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