Cryptic crossword clue
Plastic syringe can’t have sharpness 11

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

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What does ASTRINGENCY mean?

ASTRINGENCY noun
  1. An astringent taste.
  2. That which acts as an astringent, causing contraction of soft tissue to restrict the flow of blood.

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