Cryptic crossword clue
Smash hit from Hammer? 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Smash hit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case smash hit = blockbuster.
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 BLOCKBUSTER mean?

BLOCKBUSTER noun
  1. A high-explosive bomb used for the purposes of demolishing extensive areas, such as a city block.
  2. Something, such as a film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales, as opposed to a box office bomb.
  3. Anything very large or powerful; a whopper.
  4. A large firework of the firecracker type; an M-80.
  5. One who engages in blockbusting (technique encouraging people to sell property).

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