Cryptic crossword clue
Without uniform level, ambassador's surrounded by fools 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Without uniform" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case without uniform = plainclothes.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PLAINCLOTHES mean?

PLAINCLOTHES noun
  1. Ordinary civilian clothes, rather than uniform.
PLAINCLOTHES adjective
  1. (usually of a police officer) Wearing ordinary civilian clothes instead of a uniform, in order to avoid detection.

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