Cryptic crossword clue
Private goes off to secure Republican dues 12

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

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

PREROGATIVES noun
  1. A hereditary or official right or privilege.
  2. A right, or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc, especially such a power to make a decision or judgement.
  3. A right, especially when due to one's position or role.
  4. A property, attribute or ability which gives one a superiority or advantage over others; an inherent advantage or privilege; a talent.

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