Cryptic crossword clue
Mum’s core sin unfortunately is a love of shopping 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "a love of shopping/)" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a love of shopping/) = consumerism.
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 CONSUMERISM mean?

CONSUMERISM noun
  1. A policy of protecting and informing consumers through honesty in advertising and packaging, improved safety standards etc
  2. A materialistic attachment to possessions.
  3. An economic theory that increased consumption is beneficial to a nation's economy in the long run.

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