Cryptic crossword clue
Revolutionary counts least in revolution? 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Revolutionary" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case revolutionary = sansculotte.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SANSCULOTTE mean?

SANSCULOTTE noun
  1. A plebeian Parisian, especially a lower-class republican during the French Revolution.

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