Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word INFLAMMATORY

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What does INFLAMMATORY mean?

INFLAMMATORY noun
  1. Any material that causes inflammation
INFLAMMATORY adjective
  1. Tending to inflame or provoke somebody.
  2. Relating to, causing or caused by inflammation.

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