Cryptic crossword clue
Strident babbling about European trap 11

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Strident" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case strident = penetrating.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PENETRATING mean?

PENETRATING verb
  1. To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce.
  2. To achieve understanding of, despite some obstacle; to comprehend; to understand.
  3. To affect profoundly through the senses or feelings; to move deeply.
  4. To infiltrate an enemy to gather intelligence.
  5. To insert the penis into an opening, such as a vagina or anus.
  6. To move a piece past the defending pieces of one's opponent.
PENETRATING adjective
  1. Able to pierce or penetrate
  2. Demonstrating acute or keen understanding

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