Cryptic crossword clue
Shocking yet refreshing amusing trait 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Shocking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shocking = traumatising.
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 TRAUMATISING mean?

TRAUMATISING verb
  1. To injure, e.g. tissues, by force or by thermal, chemical or other agents.
  2. To cause a trauma in.

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