Cryptic crossword clue
Stressing, not getting enough goals, perhaps 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Stressing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stressing = underscoring.
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 UNDERSCORING mean?

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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