Cryptic crossword clue
Titian’s day quite ruined after rejection of queen to adopt a pose for effect 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "to adopt a pose for effect" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to adopt a pose for effect = attitudinise.
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 ATTITUDINISE mean?

ATTITUDINISE verb
  1. To assume an affected, unnatural exaggerated attitude or pose.
  2. To cause to assume a pose.
  3. To give the appearance of, make a show of by posing.

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