The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word STIMULATION
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The straight part
We know that "Excitement" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case excitement = stimulation.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 STIMULATION mean?
STIMULATION noun- A pushing or goading toward action.
- An activity causing excitement or pleasure; the act of stimulating.
- Any action or condition that creates a response; sensory input.