Cryptic crossword clue
Pope orders to capture twelve tailless cows 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BULLDOZES

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The straight part
We know that "cows" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cows = bulldozes.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BULLDOZES mean?

BULLDOZES verb
  1. To destroy with a bulldozer.
  2. To push someone over by heading straight over them. Often used in conjunction with "over".
  3. To push through forcefully.
  4. To push into a heap, as a bulldozer does.
  5. To shoot down an idea immediately and forcefully.
  6. To intimidate; to restrain or coerce by intimidation or violence; used originally of the intimidation of black voters in Louisiana.

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