Cryptic crossword clue
Excessively disobediently scuttling boat 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Excessively" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case excessively = inordinately.
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 INORDINATELY mean?

INORDINATELY adverb
  1. In an inordinate manner.

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