The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word EXHIBITIONIST
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
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What does EXHIBITIONIST mean?
EXHIBITIONIST noun- A student at secondary school or university who has been awarded an exhibition. The exhibition usually involves a financial prize and may include the right to wear a distinctive gown, especially at the University of Oxford.
- One who attempts to draw attention to himself or herself by his or her behaviour.
- One who exposes his or her genitalia (or female nipples) in public.
- Compulsively seeking attention