Cryptic crossword clue
Joy for old Benn is without end: people oust leader! 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Joy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case joy = exhilaration.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does EXHILARATION mean?

EXHILARATION noun
  1. The act of enlivening the spirits; the act of making glad or cheerful; a gladdening.
  2. The state of being enlivened, cheerful or exhilarated.

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