Cryptic crossword clue
Trashing Spooner’s microphone shortly results in reduction in volume 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "reduction in volume" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case reduction in volume = compression.
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 COMPRESSION mean?

COMPRESSION noun
  1. An increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.
  2. The cycle of an internal combustion engine during which the fuel and air mixture is compressed.
  3. The process by which data is compressed.
  4. The electronic process by which any sound's gain is automatically controlled.
  5. The deviation of a heavenly body from a spherical form.

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