Cryptic crossword clue
Straight instruction in this flat: coffee should be stirred 3,5,2,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 17 letter word THE FACTS OF LIFE

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "Straight instruction" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case straight instruction = the facts of life.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

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