Cryptic crossword clue
Clue re-written with romantic response to allegation 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "response to allegation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case response to allegation = counterclaim.
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 COUNTERCLAIM mean?

COUNTERCLAIM noun
  1. A suit filed by a defendant against a plaintiff secondary to the original complaint.
COUNTERCLAIM verb
  1. To file a counterclaim.

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