Cryptic crossword clue
Program helps clerk correct entries, initially mistyped 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Program helps clerk correct entries, initially mistyped" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case program helps clerk correct entries, initially mistyped = spellchecker.
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 SPELLCHECKER mean?

SPELLCHECKER noun
  1. A software application that attempts to verify spelling in a document.

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