The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word EAGLE-EYED
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result EAGLE-EYED
- Seeing much delight in always blocking editor
- Discerning journalist pocketing the old former US gold coin first
- Like a high-flier, able to take the long view?
- A joy almost certainly found in journalist that’s discerning
- Vigilant newsman follows golf score extremely excitedly
- Discerning response ultimately a delight, you start to dance
- Watching closely — each leg collapsed before I reportedly dropped first
- Sub-par performance I’d picked up, noticing a lot
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The straight part
We know that "Like a high-flier/able to take the long view" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like a high-flier/able to take the long view = eagle-eyed.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 EAGLE-EYED mean?
EAGLE-EYED adjective- Having great visual acuity, especially the ability to see at a distance.
- Keenly perceptive.