Cryptic crossword clue
Ringing reporter, animated, criminal lain out after arrest 16

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 16 letter word TINTINNABULATION

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The straight part
We know that "Ringing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ringing = tintinnabulation.
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 TINTINNABULATION mean?

TINTINNABULATION noun
  1. A tinkling sound, as of a bell or of breaking glass.
  2. The ringing of bells.

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