Cryptic crossword clue
Old man with kid: top in grand and thrilling sport 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "thrilling sport" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case thrilling sport = paragliding.
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 PARAGLIDING mean?

PARAGLIDING verb
  1. To take part in paragliding.
PARAGLIDING noun
  1. The sport of gliding with a paraglider.
  2. The use of a paraglider in other settings, such as surveillance or military applications.

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