Cryptic crossword clue
Tending to cow briefly, eventually one showing its age? 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Tending to cow" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tending to cow = intimidating.
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 INTIMIDATING mean?

INTIMIDATING verb
  1. To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence
INTIMIDATING adjective
  1. Threatening

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