Cryptic crossword clue
Perhaps even I could be afraid here 12

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "afraid" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case afraid = apprehensive.
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 APPREHENSIVE mean?

APPREHENSIVE adjective
  1. Anticipating something with anxiety or fear.
  2. Perceptive; quick to learn; capable of understanding using one's intellect.

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