The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 plus 1 letter word CONSORTIA} –
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does CONSORTIA} – mean?
CONSORTIA} – noun- An association or combination of businesses, financial institutions, or investors, for the purpose of engaging in a joint venture.
- A similar arrangement among non-commercial institutions or organizations.
- An association or society.
- The right of a spouse to all the normal relationships with his or her mate.
- A group of symbiotic microbes.