Cryptic crossword clue
Experienced person if also retrained 12

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Experienced" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case experienced = professional.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PROFESSIONAL mean?

PROFESSIONAL noun
  1. A person who belongs to a profession
  2. A person who earns their living from a specified activity
  3. A reputation known by name
  4. An expert.
PROFESSIONAL adjective
  1. Of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the (usually high) standards of a profession.
  2. That is carried out for money, especially as a livelihood.
  3. (by extension) Expert.

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