Cryptic crossword clue
Service runs through railway halt? 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Service" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case service = ministration.
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 MINISTRATION mean?

MINISTRATION noun
  1. The act of ministering.

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