Cryptic crossword clue
Harsh radiation beyond the visible spectrum damages rival outlet 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Harsh radiation beyond the visible spectrum" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case harsh radiation beyond the visible spectrum = ultraviolet.
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 ULTRAVIOLET mean?

ULTRAVIOLET noun
  1. Ultraviolet colour.
ULTRAVIOLET adjective
  1. Of electromagnetic radiation beyond (higher in frequency than) light visible to the human eye; radiation with wavelengths from 380 nanometre - 10 nanometre

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