Cryptic crossword clue
Outstanding example of party, with punch and beer outside! 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Outstanding example" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case outstanding example = sockdolager.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SOCKDOLAGER mean?

SOCKDOLAGER noun
  1. A hard hit, a knockout or finishing blow, or conclusive argument.
  2. Something large or otherwise exceptional; a whopper.
  3. A combination of two hooks which close upon each other, by means of a spring, as soon as the fish bites.

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