Cryptic crossword clue
Work of civilian -- it's getting flak 12

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does VILIFICATION mean?

VILIFICATION noun
  1. Slanderous or malicious defamation; character assassination

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