The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word ELECTRICIANS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Experts on current problems" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case experts on current problems = electricians.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 ELECTRICIANS mean?
ELECTRICIANS noun- A tradesman who installs, repairs and maintains electrical wiring and equipment.
- A scientist who studies electricity.