The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word PENETRATING
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What does PENETRATING mean?
PENETRATING verb- To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce.
- To achieve understanding of, despite some obstacle; to comprehend; to understand.
- To affect profoundly through the senses or feelings; to move deeply.
- To infiltrate an enemy to gather intelligence.
- To insert the penis into an opening, such as a vagina or anus.
- To move a piece past the defending pieces of one's opponent.
- Able to pierce or penetrate
- Demonstrating acute or keen understanding