Cryptic crossword clue
Where farmer might be without men skilled and obstinate 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "obstinate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case obstinate = intractable.
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 INTRACTABLE mean?

INTRACTABLE adjective
  1. Not tractable; not able to be managed, controlled, governed or directed.
  2. (of a mathematical problem) Not able to be solved.
  3. (of a problem) Difficult to deal with, solve, or manage.
  4. (of a person) Stubborn; obstinate.
  5. Difficult to treat (of a medical condition).

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