Cryptic crossword clue
A couple of million being sunk in financial problem? That could bring pain 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word INFLAMMATION

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does INFLAMMATION mean?

INFLAMMATION noun
  1. The act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire.
  2. The state of being inflamed
  3. A condition of any part of the body, consisting of congestion of the blood vessels, with obstruction of the blood current, and growth of morbid tissue. It is manifested outwardly by redness and swelling, attended with heat and pain.
  4. Violent excitement

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