Cryptic crossword clue
I’m messing with chap? No, many! 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "I’m messing with chap? No, many" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case i’m messing with chap? no, many = nymphomaniac.
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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Crossword Answer definitions

NYMPHOMANIAC noun
  1. A woman with an excessive libido.
NYMPHOMANIAC adjective
  1. (of a woman) Having an excessive libido.

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