Cryptic crossword clue
Nun to Pope: ‘I fancy rector’s piercing is unsuitable’ 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "unsuitable’" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unsuitable’ = inopportune.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions

INOPPORTUNE adjective
  1. Unsuitable for some particular purpose
  2. At an inconvenient or inappropriate time

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