Cryptic crossword clue
Jargon taken down — an unknown amount to work out 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Jargon" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case jargon = gobbledygook.
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 GOBBLEDYGOOK mean?

GOBBLEDYGOOK noun
  1. Nonsense; meaningless or encrypted language.
  2. Something written in an overly complex, incoherent, or incomprehensible manner.

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