Cryptic crossword clue
Withdrawal of current support by man on board 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Withdrawal of current" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case withdrawal of current = backdraught.
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 BACKDRAUGHT mean?

BACKDRAUGHT noun
  1. Sudden, dangerous recombustion that occurs when there is a rapid reintroduction of oxygen to an enclosed space containing a fire.

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