Cryptic crossword clue
Frigate error at sea in a compartment kept cool artificially 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "compartment kept cool artificially" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case compartment kept cool artificially = refrigerator.
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 REFRIGERATOR mean?

REFRIGERATOR noun
  1. A household appliance used for keeping food fresh by refrigeration (short form fridge).
  2. One who has a chilling influence.

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