Cryptic crossword clue
Absence of power to assist the French ship reach headland 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Absence of power" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case absence of power = helplessness.
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 HELPLESSNESS mean?

HELPLESSNESS noun
  1. The state of being helpless.
  2. A feeling of inadequacy or impotence.

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