Cryptic crossword clue
Heart broken, monarch’s touring quiet area of great importance 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "of great importance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case of great importance = earthshaking.
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 EARTHSHAKING mean?

EARTHSHAKING adjective
  1. Of global consequence or importance
  2. Very loud

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