The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word PROFESSIONAL
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What does PROFESSIONAL mean?
PROFESSIONAL noun- A person who belongs to a profession
- A person who earns their living from a specified activity
- A reputation known by name
- An expert.
- Of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the (usually high) standards of a profession.
- That is carried out for money, especially as a livelihood.
- (by extension) Expert.