Cryptic crossword clue
Awfully grim realm, ultimately quite suitable for a vulture 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "vulture" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case vulture = lammergeier.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LAMMERGEIER mean?

LAMMERGEIER noun
  1. A long-winged vulture, Gypaetus barbatus, found in southern Europe, Africa and India.

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