Cryptic crossword clue
Exclusion of chess player crying out to be heard 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Exclusion" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case exclusion = blackballing.
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 BLACKBALLING mean?

BLACKBALLING verb
  1. To vote against, especially in an exclusive organization.
  2. To ostracize.
BLACKBALLING noun
  1. An instance, or action, of a person being blackballed

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