Cryptic crossword clue
Excellent banger at Christmas dinner, standard 11

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

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

CRACKERJACK noun
  1. An exceptionally fine or excellent thing or person.
  2. An expert or top-rated individual (e.g., a marksman).
CRACKERJACK adjective
  1. Exceptionally fine or excellent; top-notch; high quality.
  2. Expert, top-rated or high-performing.
CRACKERJACK noun
  1. (in the plural) The traditional blue uniforms of the enlisted men of the US Navy.
  2. A U.S. Navy sailor.
  3. Popcorn candied in molasses-flavored caramel and peanuts.
CRACKERJACK adjective
  1. Referring to clothing items (pants, jersey, collar) that constitute the traditional blue uniform of the enlisted men of the US Navy, following the sailor uniform worn by Sailor Jack on boxes of Cracker Jack snacks.

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