Cryptic crossword clue
Emirate specs altered for great works of art 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "great works of art" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case great works of art = masterpieces.
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 MASTERPIECES mean?

MASTERPIECES noun
  1. A piece of work that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career.
  2. A work of outstanding creativity, skill or workmanship.
  3. A work created in order to qualify as a master craftsman and member of a guild.

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