Cryptic crossword clue
Allow facial expression 11

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

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What does COUNTENANCE mean?

COUNTENANCE noun
  1. Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
  2. Favour; support; encouragement.
  3. Superficial appearance; show; pretense.
  4. Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.
COUNTENANCE verb
  1. To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

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