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

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What does AFFILIATIONS mean?

AFFILIATIONS noun
  1. The relationship resulting from affiliating one thing with another.
  2. The establishment of a child's paternity or maternity
  3. A club, society or umbrella organisation so formed, especially a trade union.

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