Cryptic crossword clue
Crane’s action when flying across the Atlantic? 12

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "across the Atlantic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case across the atlantic = transoceanic.
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 TRANSOCEANIC mean?

TRANSOCEANIC adjective
  1. Beyond or on the other side of an ocean
  2. Crossing an ocean

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