Cryptic crossword clue
Bury drug around mid-Dorset, scattered here and there 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "scattered here and there" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scattered here and there = interspersed.
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 INTERSPERSED mean?

INTERSPERSED verb
  1. To mix two things irregularly, placing things of one kind among things of other:
  2. To scatter or insert something into or among other things.
  3. To diversify by placing or inserting other things among something.
INTERSPERSED adjective
  1. Placed at intervals amongst other things.

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