Cryptic crossword clue
Disproving statements, suspect is fortunate 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Disproving statements" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case disproving statements = refutations.
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What does REFUTATIONS mean?

REFUTATIONS noun
  1. An act of refuting or disproving; the disproving of an argument, opinion, testimony, doctrine or theory by argument or countervailing proof; evidence of falseness.
  2. A vocal answer to an attack on one's assertions.

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