Cryptic crossword clue
Soprano flies out — someone performing for a fee maybe 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "someone performing for a fee maybe" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case someone performing for a fee maybe = professional.
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 PROFESSIONAL mean?

PROFESSIONAL noun
  1. A person who belongs to a profession
  2. A person who earns their living from a specified activity
  3. A reputation known by name
  4. An expert.
PROFESSIONAL adjective
  1. Of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the (usually high) standards of a profession.
  2. That is carried out for money, especially as a livelihood.
  3. (by extension) Expert.

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