Cryptic crossword clue
Not impressed when ruled out by male editor 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Not impressed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not impressed = underwhelmed.
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 UNDERWHELMED mean?

UNDERWHELMED verb
  1. To fail to impress; to perform disappointingly.

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