Cryptic crossword clue
It could be a palpable hit with catholic, not priest in this order 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "this order" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case this order = alphabetical.
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 ALPHABETICAL mean?

ALPHABETICAL adjective
  1. Pertaining to, furnished with, or expressed by letters of the alphabet.
  2. According to the sequence of the letters of the alphabet.
  3. Literal

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