Cryptic crossword clue
Worker otherwise employed as doctor on boat 11

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Worker otherwise employed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case worker otherwise employed = moonlighter.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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