Cryptic crossword clue
Unstable particle on top of cliff, one likely to drop off? 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "one likely to drop off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one likely to drop off = narcoleptic.
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 NARCOLEPTIC mean?

NARCOLEPTIC noun
  1. One who suffers from narcolepsy
NARCOLEPTIC adjective
  1. Pertaining to narcolepsy

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