The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word UNWHOLESOME
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More clues leading to the result UNWHOLESOME
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The straight part
We know that "noxious" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case noxious = unwholesome.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.
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What does UNWHOLESOME mean?
UNWHOLESOME adjective- Not wholesome; unfavorable to health; unhealthful.
- Not sound; tainted; defective.
- Indicating unsound health; characteristic of or suggesting an unsound condition, physical or mental; repulsive; offensive.