Cryptic crossword clue
Go wrong up to a certain time on the radio, then sparkle? 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "sparkle" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sparkle = scintillate.
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 SCINTILLATE mean?

SCINTILLATE verb
  1. To give off sparks; to shine as if emanating sparks; to twinkle or glow.
  2. To throw off like sparks.

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