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Too mindful of others to create wanton desecration (11)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

considerate

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'too mindful' is the definition.
'considerate' can be an answer for 'mindful' (thesaurus). I'm not certain of the 'too' bit.

'others to create wanton desecration' is the wordplay.
'desecration' can be anagrammed to 'CONSIDERATE'.
But, I'm unsure how this is indicated.

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for considerate that I've seen before include "Thoughtful for the feelings of others" , "Unselfish" , "Thinking of others" , "Showing concern for the feelings of others" , "Careful not to harm or inconvenience others" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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