Cryptic crossword clue
Worldly-wise type making epic that is so disorganised 12

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Worldly-wise type" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case worldly-wise type = sophisticate.
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 SOPHISTICATE mean?

SOPHISTICATE noun
  1. A worldly-wise person.
SOPHISTICATE verb
  1. To make less natural or innocent.
  2. To practice sophistry; change the meaning of, or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive.
  3. To alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive.
  4. To make more complex or refined.
SOPHISTICATE adjective
  1. Adulterated; not pure; not genuine.

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