Cryptic crossword clue
Dramatic crash makes this half-cut junior give applause 11

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Dramatic crash" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dramatic crash = thunderclap.
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 THUNDERCLAP mean?

THUNDERCLAP noun
  1. A sudden, loud thunder caused by a nearby lightning strike; a shock of thunder, as opposed to a reverberating rumble
THUNDERCLAP verb
  1. To produce a loud burst of sound like a thunderclap.

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