Cryptic crossword clue
American clubs maybe first to sponsor places for posh passengers 12

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "places for posh passengers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case places for posh passengers = quarterdecks.
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 QUARTERDECKS mean?

QUARTERDECKS noun
  1. The aft part of the upper deck of a ship; normally reserved for officers

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