Cryptic crossword clue
Family embracing headstrong daughter fail spectacularly 5-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CRASH-LAND

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The straight part
We know that "fail spectacularly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fail spectacularly = crash-land.
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 CRASH-LAND mean?

CRASH-LAND verb
  1. To land an aircraft or spacecraft in an emergency, either in an inappropriate place or under dangerous conditions; usually results in damage to the craft and the possibility of loss of life.

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