Cryptic crossword clue
Mark if one phrase is important

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

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The straight part
We know that "important" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case important = significant.
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 SIGNIFICANT mean?

SIGNIFICANT noun
  1. That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.
SIGNIFICANT adjective
  1. Signifying something; carrying meaning.
  2. Having a covert or hidden meaning.
  3. Having a noticeable or major effect; notable.
  4. Reasonably large in number or amount.
  5. Having a low probability of occurring by chance (for example, having high correlation and thus likely to be related).

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