The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word SEE-THROUGH
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The straight part
We know that "extremely thin" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case extremely thin = see-through.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SEE-THROUGH mean?
SEE-THROUGH adjective- Transparent or translucent; that can be seen through