Cryptic crossword clue
5p’s about equivalent to what 12 was once 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word VEEP

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The straight part
We know that "what 12 was once" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what 12 was once = veep.
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 VEEP mean?

VEEP noun
  1. (US politics) The Vice President of the United States; the office of Vice President of the United States, especially during an election cycle where several are in the running for the nomination.
  2. Any vice president (in a corporation, organization, etc.)

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