Cryptic crossword clue
Kicking off at hot time of year, United score 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Kicking off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case kicking off = inaugurating.
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 INAUGURATING mean?

INAUGURATING verb
  1. To induct into office with a formal ceremony.
  2. To dedicate ceremoniously; to initiate something in a formal manner.

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