Cryptic crossword clue
Head’s sinking after new cinema releases 11

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "releases" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case releases = emancipates.
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 EMANCIPATES mean?

EMANCIPATES verb
  1. To set free from the power of another; to liberate; as:
  2. To free from any controlling influence, especially from anything which exerts undue or evil influence

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