Ponder why they scoffed when being described as kind (11)
I believe the answer is:
considerate
'kind' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
'ponder why they scoffed when being described' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'ponder' could be 'consider' (I've seen this before) and 'consider' is located in the answer.
'scoffed' could be 'ate' ('to scoff' is to eat) and 'ate' is located in the answer.
No letters remain.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).
'as' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for considerate that I've seen before include "Thinking of others" , "Showing concern for the feelings of others" , "Unselfish" , "Mindful of others' well-being" , "Kind" .)