Cryptic crossword clue
Railing in almost perfect road race 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Railing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case railing = fulmination.
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What does FULMINATION mean?

FULMINATION noun
  1. The act of fulminating or exploding; detonation.
  2. The act of thundering forth threats or censures, as with authority.
  3. That which is fulminated or thundered forth; vehement menace or censure.

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