Cryptic crossword clue
Offensive elegies a bard composed 12

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Offensive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case offensive = disagreeable.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DISAGREEABLE mean?

DISAGREEABLE noun
  1. Something displeasing; anything that is disagreeable.
DISAGREEABLE adjective
  1. Not agreeable, conformable, or congruous; contrary; unsuitable.
  2. Exciting repugnance; offensive to the feelings or senses; displeasing; unpleasant.

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