Cryptic crossword clue
Devious pundit that is taking in guy — one in fashionable set 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "one in fashionable set" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one in fashionable set = sophisticate.
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.
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What does SOPHISTICATE mean?

SOPHISTICATE noun
  1. A worldly-wise person.
SOPHISTICATE verb
  1. To make less natural or innocent.
  2. To practice sophistry; change the meaning of, or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive.
  3. To alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive.
  4. To make more complex or refined.
SOPHISTICATE adjective
  1. Adulterated; not pure; not genuine.

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