Cryptic crossword clue
Wild, noisy drummer, ultimately one for a band 3-7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word RIP-ROARING

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The straight part
We know that "Wild, noisy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wild, noisy = rip-roaring.
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 RIP-ROARING mean?

RIP-ROARING adjective
  1. Exciting, energetic, enthusiastic, with gusto.

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