Cryptic crossword clue
Putting emphasis on not getting enough runs? 12

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Putting emphasis on" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case putting emphasis on = underscoring.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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Crossword Answer definitions

UNDERSCORING verb
  1. To underline; to mark a line beneath text.
  2. To emphasize or draw attention to.
UNDERSCORING noun
  1. An underline.

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