Cryptic crossword clue
Showing stress in the air before landing 12

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Showing stress" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case showing stress = highlighting.
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 HIGHLIGHTING mean?

HIGHLIGHTING verb
  1. To make prominent; emphasize.
  2. To be a highlight of.
  3. To mark (important passages of text), e.g. with a fluorescent marker pen or in a wordprocessor, as a means of memory retention or for later reference.
  4. To dye (part of the hair) a different color than the rest.
  5. To seek the attention of (a user) on IRC by mentioning their name in a message, causing that message to appear highlighted on their screen.
HIGHLIGHTING noun
  1. The visual emphasis of text by means of a highlight.
  2. An area of the skin or hair containing highlights.
HIGHLIGHTING adjective
  1. Causing emphasis, drawing attention; revealing.

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