Cryptic crossword clue
A tribesman began to crumple, having been knocked down

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 16 letter word BARGAIN-BASEMENT

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The straight part
We know that "having been knocked down" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having been knocked down = bargain-basement.
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 BARGAIN-BASEMENT mean?

BARGAIN-BASEMENT noun
  1. An area within a retail store, especially an area located below ground level, where the least costly merchandise can be found.
  2. (often hyphenated) Inexpensive.
  3. (often hyphenated) Of poor quality; of little or no value; low-end, shoddy.

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