Cryptic crossword clue
When put out, Percy bleats in a socially accepted manner 11

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "in a socially accepted manner" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in a socially accepted manner = respectably.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does RESPECTABLY mean?

RESPECTABLY adverb
  1. In a respectable manner; so as to gain respect.
  2. Moderately; pretty well.

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