Cryptic crossword clue
Controversial to have protected centre of harems Scandalous! 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Scandalous" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scandalous = disreputable.
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 DISREPUTABLE mean?

DISREPUTABLE noun
  1. A person who is not reputable.
DISREPUTABLE adjective
  1. Not respectable, lacking repute; discreditable.

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