Cryptic crossword clue
Demanding too much rushing after balls 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Demanding too much" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case demanding too much = overcharging.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does OVERCHARGING mean?

OVERCHARGING noun
  1. The act or process of charging excessively
OVERCHARGING verb
  1. To charge (somebody) more money than the correct amount or to surpass a certain limit while charging a bill.
  2. To continue to charge (an electrical device) beyond its capacity.
  3. To charge (someone) with an inflated number or degree of legal charges (for example, charging them with a more serious crime than was committed); to upcharge.
  4. To charge or load too heavily; to burden; to oppress.
  5. To fill too full; to crowd.
  6. To exaggerate.

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