Cryptic crossword clue
Explain root potential of research

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

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The straight part
We know that "research" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case research = exploration.
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What does EXPLORATION mean?

EXPLORATION noun
  1. The process of exploring.
  2. The process of penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of (especially geographical) discovery.
  3. The (pre-)mining process of finding and determining commercially viable ore deposits (after prospecting), also called mineral exploration.
  4. A physical examination of a patient.

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