Cryptic crossword clue
Hijacked, need resolve — it portends danger 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Hijacked" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hijacked = commandeered.
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 COMMANDEERED mean?

COMMANDEERED verb
  1. To seize for military use.
  2. To force into military service.
  3. To take arbitrarily or by force.

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