The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word MUSICIANSHIP
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The straight part
We know that "Player's skill" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case player's skill = musicianship.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 MUSICIANSHIP mean?
MUSICIANSHIP noun- The skill of a musician or of a composer.