Cryptic crossword clue
CCTV, perhaps, almost always effective — conceal weapon 12

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "CCTV, perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cctv, perhaps = surveillance.
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 SURVEILLANCE mean?

SURVEILLANCE noun
  1. Close observation of an individual or group; person or persons under suspicion.
  2. Continuous monitoring of disease occurrence for example.
  3. Systematic observation of places and people by visual, aural, electronic, photographic or other means.
  4. In criminal law, an investigation process by which police gather evidence about crimes, or suspected crime, through continued observation of persons or places.

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