Cryptic crossword clue
Creating distortion, shapes triangulated 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Creating distortion" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case creating distortion = adulterating.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ADULTERATING mean?

ADULTERATING verb
  1. To corrupt.
  2. To spoil by adding impurities.
  3. To commit adultery.
  4. To defile by adultery.

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