Cryptic crossword clue
Keir, in short, the ablest in Labour? Nonsense! 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Nonsense" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case nonsense = blatherskite.
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.
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What does BLATHERSKITE mean?

BLATHERSKITE noun
  1. A voluble purveyor of nonsense; a blusterer.
  2. A worthless fellow; a deadbeat.
  3. Nonsense or blather; empty talk.

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