Cryptic crossword clue
Devil on street with nasty stare kicks up a fuss 12

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "kicks up a fuss" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case kicks up a fuss = demonstrates.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does DEMONSTRATES mean?

DEMONSTRATES verb
  1. To show how to use (something).
  2. To show the steps taken to create a logical argument or equation.
  3. To participate in or organize a demonstration.
  4. To show, display, or present; to prove or make evident

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