Cryptic crossword clue
Clear victor — one foolishly carping too much 12

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

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What does OVERCRITICAL mean?

OVERCRITICAL adjective
  1. Excessively critical.

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