The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word BARBITURATE
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The straight part
We know that "calmer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case calmer = barbiturate.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BARBITURATE mean?
BARBITURATE noun- Any salt or ester of barbituric acid.
- Any of derivatives of barbituric acid that act as depressants of the central nervous system and are used as sedatives or hypnotics.