Cryptic crossword clue
Shifting Parisian who is stuck in English job? 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Shifting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shifting = equivocation.
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 EQUIVOCATION mean?

EQUIVOCATION noun
  1. A logical fallacy resulting from the use of multiple meanings of a single expression.
  2. The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, possibly intentionally and with the aim of misleading.

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