Cryptic crossword clue
To salvage parts from wreck is in balance 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "To salvage parts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to salvage parts = cannibalise.
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 CANNIBALISE mean?

CANNIBALISE verb
  1. To eat (parts of) another of one's own species.
  2. To remove parts of (a machine, etc) for use in other similar machines.
  3. To reduce sales or market share (for one of one's own products) by introducing another.
  4. Rework old material; rehash.

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