Cryptic crossword clue
Making better sermon, perhaps, after declaration by priest? 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Making better" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case making better = amelioration.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does AMELIORATION mean?

AMELIORATION noun
  1. The act of making better.
  2. An improvement.
  3. The process by which a term gains a more positive connotation over time.

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