Cryptic crossword clue
Name state of North American mountain region 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Name" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case name = appellation.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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Crossword Answer definitions

APPELLATION noun
  1. A name, title or designation.
  2. A geographical indication for wine that describes its geographic origin.

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