The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word SAPIOSEXUAL
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What does SAPIOSEXUAL mean?
SAPIOSEXUAL noun- A person who is sexually attracted to a person's intellect or mind before appearance.
- Sexually attracted to intellectual or mental qualities, rather than to the physical body.