Cryptic crossword clue
Musical’s opening snubbed for 12 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RIGADOON

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The straight part
We know that "12/12" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case 12/12 = rigadoon.
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 RIGADOON mean?

RIGADOON noun
  1. A quickstep dance for two people.
  2. The music for this dance.
  3. Formerly in the French army, the beat of a drum while culprits were being marched to punishment.

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