Cryptic crossword clue
Article that’s covered criminal armed gunner gets tense 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Article that’s covered" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case article that’s covered = undergarment.
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 UNDERGARMENT mean?

UNDERGARMENT noun
  1. Any garment worn underneath others, especially one worn next to the skin; an item of underwear.
  2. (in the plural) Temple garments worn by the followers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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