Cryptic crossword clue
Increase in tourism misrepresented, which is rather a dampener 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "rather a dampener" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rather a dampener = moisturiser.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MOISTURISER mean?

MOISTURISER noun
  1. Something that causes moisture or a a condition of wetness; something that makes things moist.
  2. Moisturising cream, emollient.

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