Cryptic crossword clue
Affections replaced threats with marks of devotion 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Affections" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case affections = heartstrings.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does HEARTSTRINGS mean?

HEARTSTRINGS noun
  1. The tendons once thought to brace the heart.
  2. One's deepest emotions or inner feelings.
  3. The cord-like tendons that connect the papillary muscles to the tricuspid valve and the mitral valve in the heart.

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