Cryptic crossword clue
A change of face tint giving unnatural appearance 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "unnatural appearance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unnatural appearance = affectation.
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 AFFECTATION mean?

AFFECTATION noun
  1. An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.
  2. An unusual mannerism.

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