Cryptic crossword clue
Gender-bending female making a mistake and moving on 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "moving on" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case moving on = transferring.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does TRANSFERRING mean?

TRANSFERRING verb
  1. To move or pass from one place, person or thing to another.
  2. To convey the impression of (something) from one surface to another.
  3. To be or become transferred.
  4. To arrange for something to belong to or be officially controlled by somebody else.
TRANSFERRING noun
  1. The act by which something is transferred; a transfer.

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