Cryptic crossword clue
Panics about Latin first part of play? They should hold on! 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "They should hold on!" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they should hold on! = stalactites.
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 STALACTITES mean?

STALACTITES noun
  1. A secondary mineral deposit of calcium carbonate or another mineral, in shapes similar to icicles, that hangs from the roof of a cave.

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