Cryptic crossword clue
Breaks in and bangs on the head 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word INFRINGES

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Breaks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case breaks = infringes.
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 INFRINGES mean?

INFRINGES verb
  1. Break or violate a treaty, a law, a right etc.
  2. Break in or encroach on something.

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