The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word NECESSITATE
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The straight part
We know that "Call for" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case call for = necessitate.The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions
NECESSITATE verb- To make necessary; to require (something) to be brought about.