Cryptic crossword clue
Boastful Algonquin met when travelling 12

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Boastful" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case boastful = magniloquent.
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 MAGNILOQUENT mean?

MAGNILOQUENT adjective
  1. Speaking pompously; using deliberately long or esoteric words.

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