Cryptic crossword clue
Isn’t overpaid, cutting losses 12

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does DEPRIVATIONS mean?

DEPRIVATIONS noun
  1. The act of depriving, dispossessing, or bereaving; the act of deposing or divesting of some dignity.
  2. The state of being deprived
  3. The taking away from a clergyman of his benefice, or other spiritual promotion or dignity.
  4. (followed by “of”) lack

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