Cryptic crossword clue
Condom is semi-broken? Withdraw from action 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Withdraw from action" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case withdraw from action = decommission.
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 DECOMMISSION mean?

DECOMMISSION verb
  1. To take out of service or to render unusable.
  2. To remove or revoke a commission.
  3. To remove or revoke a formal designation.

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