Cryptic crossword clue
Dreadful senior framing tough rules 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "rules" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rules = restrictions.
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 RESTRICTIONS mean?

RESTRICTIONS noun
  1. The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.
  2. A regulation or limitation that restricts.
  3. The mechanism by which a cell degrades foreign DNA material.

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