Cryptic crossword clue
Pleased to get one lariat designed to catch old combatant 12

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

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

GLADIATORIAL adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to a gladiator.

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