Cryptic crossword clue
Stress reduction technique that’s a form of mindless fun 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Stress reduction technique" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stress reduction technique = mindfulness.
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What does MINDFULNESS mean?

MINDFULNESS noun
  1. Awareness.
  2. Inclination to be mindful or aware.
  3. (as understood in Buddhism and psychology) Paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally.
  4. A form of secular meditation practice with roots in Buddhist meditation.

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