Cryptic crossword clue
German train crashes, leading to prosecution 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "leading to prosecution" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case leading to prosecution = arraignment.
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 ARRAIGNMENT mean?

ARRAIGNMENT noun
  1. The formal charging of a defendant with an offense.

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