Cryptic crossword clue
Record score broken by one male in particular 14

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word DISCRIMINATING

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

DISCRIMINATING verb
  1. To make distinctions.
  2. (construed with against) To make decisions based on prejudice.
  3. To set apart as being different; to mark as different; to separate from another by discerning differences; to distinguish.
DISCRIMINATING adjective
  1. Able to perceive fine distinctions between similar things; perceptive
  2. Having a discerning judgment or taste

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