Cryptic crossword clue
Break window with people? Make excuse mostly with a street getting spoiled 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Break window with people?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case break window with people? = defenestrate.
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 DEFENESTRATE mean?

DEFENESTRATE verb
  1. To eject or throw (someone or something) from a window; compare transfenestrate.
  2. To throw out; to remove or dismiss (someone) from a position of power or authority.
  3. To remove a Windows operating system from a computer.

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