Cryptic crossword clue
Got hold of suitable crossword finally 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Got hold of" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case got hold of = appropriated.
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 APPROPRIATED mean?

APPROPRIATED verb
  1. To make suitable; to suit.
  2. To take to oneself; to claim or use, especially as by an exclusive right.
  3. To set apart for, or assign to, a particular person or use, especially in exclusion of all others; with to or for.
  4. To annex (for example a benefice, to a spiritual corporation, as its property).
APPROPRIATED adjective
  1. Set aside for a specified purpose

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