Cryptic crossword clue
In favour of case that's challenging 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "challenging" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case challenging = provocative.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PROVOCATIVE mean?

PROVOCATIVE noun
  1. (obsolescent) Something that provokes an appetite, especially a sexual appetite; an aphrodisiac.
PROVOCATIVE adjective
  1. Serving or tending to elicit a strong, often negative sentiment in another person; exasperating.
  2. Serving or tending to excite, stimulate or arouse sexual interest; sexy.

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