Cryptic crossword clue
The guy getting very into novel way with crew of substance 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "of substance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case of substance = heavyweight.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does HEAVYWEIGHT mean?

HEAVYWEIGHT noun
  1. A very large, heavy, or impressive person.
  2. The professional boxing weight class for boxers weighing more than 190 pounds; a boxer in that division.
  3. (uncountable) A similar division and contestant in other sports.
HEAVYWEIGHT adjective
  1. Of the heavyweight boxing (or similar) division.
  2. Being relatively heavy.
  3. Being a leader in one's field.
  4. Important or impressive.

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