Cryptic crossword clue
Liking and understanding growth

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word APPRECIATION

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The straight part
We know that "Liking/understanding/growth" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case liking/understanding/growth = appreciation.
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 APPRECIATION mean?

APPRECIATION noun
  1. A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.
  2. Accurate perception; true estimation.
  3. A rise in value.

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