Cryptic crossword clue
Soldier sick in bloody tube on island! 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Soldier" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case soldier = artilleryman.
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 ARTILLERYMAN mean?

ARTILLERYMAN noun
  1. A soldier enlisted in an artillery unit or who uses artillery.

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