The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word []EDITION[S]
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The straight part
We know that "Published copies" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case published copies = []edition[s].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 []EDITION[S] mean?
[]EDITION[S] noun- A written work edited and published, as by a certain editor or in a certain manner.
- The whole number of copies of a work printed and published at one time.
- A particular instance of an event.