Cryptic crossword clue
Scientific study in which secondary aim is dicey 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Scientific study" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scientific study = aerodynamics.
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What does AERODYNAMICS mean?

AERODYNAMICS noun
  1. The science of the dynamics of bodies moving relative to gases, especially the interaction of moving objects with the atmosphere
  2. The aerodynamic properties of a particular object (typically a car)

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