Cryptic crossword clue
Draft right-winger seen prior to joining airborne regiment? 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Draft" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case draft = preparatory.
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 PREPARATORY mean?

PREPARATORY adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative.

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