Cryptic crossword clue
Add 1/2 of 12 to 1/4 of 19 with confidence 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SURELY

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The straight part
We know that "with confidence" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with confidence = surely.
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 SURELY mean?

SURELY adverb
  1. Without fail.
  2. Certainly, undoubtedly.
  3. With confidence.

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