Cryptic crossword clue
Onset of rime, as in April alas, bad for plant 12

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

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Buddy explains!

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

SARSAPARILLA noun
  1. Any of various tropical (Central and South) American vines of the genus Smilax, such as Smilax regelii, which have fragrant roots.
  2. The dried roots of these plants, or a flavoring material extracted from these roots.
  3. A beverage (soft drink) flavored with this root, such as root beer.
  4. Any of several North American plants, of the genus Aralia, having umbels and small white flowers.

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