Cryptic crossword clue
Half-heartedly called police about son’s minor indiscretions 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "minor indiscretions" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case minor indiscretions = peccadilloes.
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 PECCADILLOES mean?

PECCADILLOES noun
  1. A small flaw or sin.
  2. A petty offense.

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