Cryptic crossword clue
Jet noise ban 5-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word PITCH-BLACK

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P
I
T
C
H
-
B
L
A
C
K


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The straight part
We know that "Jet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case jet = pitch-black.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PITCH-BLACK mean?

PITCH-BLACK adjective
  1. Very dark; without light.

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