Cryptic crossword clue
Intruding unsuccessfully to catch daughter with George

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word INVADING

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The straight part
We know that "Intruding" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case intruding = invading.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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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 INVADING mean?

INVADING verb
  1. To move into.
  2. To enter by force in order to conquer.
  3. To infest or overrun.
  4. To attack; to infringe; to encroach on; to violate.
  5. To make an unwelcome or uninvited visit or appearance, usually with an intent to cause trouble or some other unpleasant situation.

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