Cryptic crossword clue
Eastern syndicate’s head smuggled precious item into camp for removal 12

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

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

ESTRANGEMENT noun
  1. The act of estranging; the act of alienating; alienation.
  2. The state of being alien; foreign, non-native.

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