Cryptic crossword clue
Beams from bright sun initially catching opponent 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Beams" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case beams = cantilevers.
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 CANTILEVERS mean?

CANTILEVERS noun
  1. A beam anchored at one end and projecting into space, such as a long bracket projecting from a wall to support a balcony.
  2. A beam anchored at one end and used as a lever within a microelectromechanical system.
  3. A technique, similar to the spread eagle, in which the skater travels along a deep edge with knees bent and bends their back backwards, parallel to the ice.

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