Cryptic crossword clue
Piratical Scottish writer with aural pendant, reportedly 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Piratical" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case piratical = buccaneering.
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 BUCCANEERING mean?

BUCCANEERING verb
  1. To engage in piracy against any but one's own nation's ships.
BUCCANEERING noun
  1. Robbery on the high seas; piracy
BUCCANEERING adjective
  1. Bold, reckless and unscrupulous

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