Cryptic crossword clue
Extreme parts in twelfth edition come from such a source 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word THENCE

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The straight part
We know that "from such a source" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case from such a source = thence.
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 THENCE mean?

THENCE adverb
  1. From there, from that place or from that time.
  2. Deriving from this fact or circumstance; therefore, therefrom.
  3. From that time; thenceforth; thereafter

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