Cryptic crossword clue
More than just two legs of quadruped making the whole, we’re told 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "More than just two legs of quadruped" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more than just two legs of quadruped = forequarters.
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 FOREQUARTERS mean?

FOREQUARTERS noun
  1. The foreleg, shoulder and surrounding area of the body of a quadruped.
  2. The front half of a side of meat.

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