Cryptic crossword clue
Pa's neurotic about preliminary safety procedures 11

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

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We know that "preliminary safety procedures" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case preliminary safety procedures = precautions.
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What does PRECAUTIONS mean?

PRECAUTIONS noun
  1. Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good
  2. A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act.

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