Cryptic crossword clue
Tricky compiler’s given up, except for trapping idiot 12

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Tricky" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tricky = embarrassing.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does EMBARRASSING mean?

EMBARRASSING verb
  1. To humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash
  2. To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.
  3. To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.
EMBARRASSING noun
  1. The action of the verb to embarrass; embarrassment.
EMBARRASSING adjective
  1. Causing embarrassment; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable shame or self-consciousness.

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