Cryptic crossword clue
Difficult to solve, the devil has later been edited 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Difficult to solve" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case difficult to solve = impenetrable.
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 IMPENETRABLE mean?

IMPENETRABLE adjective
  1. Not penetrable.
  2. Incomprehensible; fathomless; inscrutable.
  3. Opaque; obscure; not translucent or transparent.

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