Cryptic crossword clue
Illustration that could be precise, if not funny 12

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Illustration" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case illustration = frontispiece.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does FRONTISPIECE mean?

FRONTISPIECE noun
  1. An illustration that is on the page before the title page of a book, a section of one, or a magazine.
  2. The title page of a book.
  3. A façade, especially an ornamental one.
  4. A small ornamental pediment, especially at the top of a window or door.
FRONTISPIECE verb
  1. To supply with a frontispiece.

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