Cryptic crossword clue
Bad hesitation by island country: getting clarification 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "clarification" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case clarification = illumination.
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 ILLUMINATION mean?

ILLUMINATION noun
  1. The act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated.
  2. Festive decoration of houses or buildings with lights.
  3. Adornment of books and manuscripts with colored illustrations. See illuminate (transitive verb).
  4. Splendour; brightness.
  5. Enlightening influence; inspiration.

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