Cryptic crossword clue
Put down in error, the writer attends brief jaunt, but gatecrashes 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Put down in error" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case put down in error = misattribute.
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 MISATTRIBUTE mean?

MISATTRIBUTE verb
  1. To erroneously attribute; to falsely ascribe; used especially of authorship.

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