Cryptic crossword clue
LA district, clad in stones, generates queasy feeling but not “hood”

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

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The straight part
We know that "queasy feeling/queasy feeling" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case queasy feeling/queasy feeling = collywobbles.
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 COLLYWOBBLES mean?

COLLYWOBBLES noun
  1. Stomachache or stomach upset.
  2. Anxiety, fear, uneasiness.

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