The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word OLD-WOMANISH
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The straight part
We know that "Fussy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fussy = old-womanish.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 OLD-WOMANISH mean?
OLD-WOMANISH adjective- Having the negative traits of a stereotypical elderly woman: peevish, superstitious, prim and proper, etc.