Cryptic crossword clue
Savage, doing this to body, right and left 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Savage" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case savage = bloodthirsty.
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 BLOODTHIRSTY mean?

BLOODTHIRSTY adjective
  1. Thirsty for blood: inexorably violent or eager for bloodshed; murderous.
  2. Of a book, film, etc.: depicting much violence; gory, violent.

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