The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 2 plus 3 plus 3 letter word STATE OF THE ART
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result STATE OF THE ART
- The latest worry for museum conservator?
- Modern gallery shrouded in gentle compassion
- Small London gallery frequently has core of real modernity
- Frequently in condition, organ is the latest in technology
- Constable’s condition? This is the latest development we have
- Current level of technology required by country frequently needing courage
- Hi-tec nation frequently needing courage
- Hi-tech plastic bottle in which Tango’s consumed
- Latest condition of model's heart...
- Up-to-date cardiologist’s concern — incorporating latest in treatment
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The straight part
We know that "Current level of technology" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case current level of technology = state of the art.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does STATE OF THE ART mean?
STATE OF THE ART noun- The condition of scientific or technical knowledge, particularly the peak or highest level thereof, at a particular time.
- At the highest level of development at a particular time; cutting-edge.