Cryptic crossword clue
It pointedly illuminates English cunning in insult 11

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "It pointedly illuminates" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it pointedly illuminates = searchlight.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SEARCHLIGHT mean?

SEARCHLIGHT noun
  1. A light source that projects a bright beam of light in any direction, generally for military use.
  2. The light from the above source.
SEARCHLIGHT verb
  1. To scan or sweep across like a searchlight.

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