Cryptic crossword clue
Perception in recent minds, flawed 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Perception" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case perception = discernment.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DISCERNMENT mean?

DISCERNMENT noun
  1. The ability to distinguish; judgement.
  2. Discrimination.
  3. The ability to distinguish between things.
  4. The ability to perceive differences that exist.
  5. The condition of understanding.
  6. Aesthetic discrimination; taste, appreciation.
  7. Perceptiveness.
  8. The ability to make wise judgements; sagacity.
  9. Discretion in judging objectively.

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