Cryptic crossword clue
Digs up 12 butchered in Norfolk town 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DISINTERS

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The straight part
We know that "Digs up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case digs up = disinters.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DISINTERS mean?

DISINTERS verb
  1. To take out of the grave or tomb.
  2. To bring out, as from a grave or hiding place; to bring from obscurity into view.

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