Cryptic crossword clue
Unstable element in short making the case for Mossad? 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Unstable element" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unstable element = mendelevium.
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 MENDELEVIUM mean?

MENDELEVIUM noun
  1. A transuranic chemical element (symbol Md, formerly Mv) with atomic number 101.

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