Cryptic crossword clue
Would have been a great pianist, if it weren’t for the Yankees 5-5

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

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What does YLANG-YLANG mean?

YLANG-YLANG noun
  1. The fragrant flower of a tropical tree (Cananga odorata) native to southeast Asia.
  2. An essential oil derived from this flower used in aromatherapy and perfumes.
  3. The tree on which ylang ylang flowers grow.

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