Cryptic crossword clue
Polishing Grandpa’s pine dresser 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Polishing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case polishing = sandpapering.
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 SANDPAPERING mean?

SANDPAPERING verb
  1. To polish or grind (a surface) with or as if with sandpaper.
SANDPAPERING noun
  1. An application of sandpaper.

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