Cryptic crossword clue
Political head cut short, having broadcast for a long period 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "a long period" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a long period = palaeolithic.
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 PALAEOLITHIC mean?

PALAEOLITHIC adjective
  1. Of or referring to the Old Stone Age (the Paleolithic period or Paleolithic age).

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