Cryptic crossword clue
Carefree air of one before Unesco planned to include Inca ruins? 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Carefree air" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case carefree air = insouciance.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does INSOUCIANCE mean?

INSOUCIANCE noun
  1. Carelessness, heedlessness, indifference, or casual unconcern
  2. Nonchalance

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