The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word ENTERPRISING
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result ENTERPRISING
- Resourceful burglar with crowbar might?
- Bold and imaginative Greens in trip for recycling
- Daring to come in with pressure increasing
- Put down revolt to seize power? That's bold
- Being bold, I present ring at sea
- Bold to participate in revolt, seizing power
- Daring gain access to power on the way up
- Showing initiative, come into power by insurrection
- Change ringers, inept and full of boldness
- Go in using lever to be adventurous
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The straight part
We know that "Bold" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bold = enterprising.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 ENTERPRISING mean?
ENTERPRISING verb- To undertake an enterprise, or something hazardous or difficult.
- To undertake; to begin and attempt to perform; to venture upon.
- To treat with hospitality; to entertain.
- The undertaking of an enterprise; purposeful activity; doings.
- Displaying bravery and daring in attempting some task.
- Very able and ingenious in business dealings.