Cryptic crossword clue
Ordering to speak softly, facing commotion in class 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Ordering" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ordering = coordinating.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does COORDINATING mean?

COORDINATING verb
  1. To synchronize (activities).
  2. To match (objects, especially clothes).
COORDINATING adjective
  1. That coordinates

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