Cryptic crossword clue
It may help in crime scene reconstruction 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "It may help in crime scene reconstruction" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it may help in crime scene reconstruction = reminiscence.
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 REMINISCENCE mean?

REMINISCENCE noun
  1. An act of remembering long-past experiences, often fondly.
  2. A mental image thus remembered.

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