Cryptic crossword clue
Disagreement I have about iffy clue involving guesswork 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "involving guesswork" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case involving guesswork = speculative.
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 SPECULATIVE mean?

SPECULATIVE adjective
  1. Characterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded opinions, or extrapolation.
  2. Pursued as a gamble, with possible large profits or losses; risky.
  3. Pertaining to financial speculation; Involving or resulting from high-risk investments or trade.

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