Cryptic crossword clue
Deeply sad tendency in an audience 12

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

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

HEARTRENDING adjective
  1. That causes great grief, anguish or distress.
  2. That elicits deep sympathy.

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