Cryptic crossword clue
Old man hurrying to secure shed that’s coming down 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "coming down" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case coming down = parachuting.
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 PARACHUTING mean?

PARACHUTING verb
  1. To jump, fall, descend, etc. using such a device.
  2. To introduce into a place using such a device.
  3. To place (somebody) in an organisation in a position of authority without their having previous experience there; used with in or into.
PARACHUTING noun
  1. The sport of jumping with a parachute.

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