Cryptic crossword clue
Times of commemoration seen with certain parties 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Times of commemoration" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case times of commemoration = centenaries.
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 CENTENARIES mean?

CENTENARIES noun
  1. The hundredth anniversary of an event or happening.

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