Cryptic crossword clue
Deny panic needed to be represented in alien invasion movie 12,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 plus 3 letter word INDEPENDENCE DAY

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The straight part
We know that "alien invasion movie" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case alien invasion movie = independence day.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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