The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word CLEAR-SIGHTED
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The straight part
We know that "Discerning" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case discerning = clear-sighted.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CLEAR-SIGHTED mean?
CLEAR-SIGHTED adjective- Having sharp vision.
- Acutely perceptive or discerning; perspicacious.