Cryptic crossword clue
Nasty stain mars a chair arm initially — protective cloth found 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "protective cloth" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case protective cloth = antimacassar.
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 ANTIMACASSAR mean?

ANTIMACASSAR noun
  1. A cover for the back or arms of a chair or sofa, originally to prevent them from being soiled by macassar oil.

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