Cryptic crossword clue
Sorceress’s inner sanctum’s poor condition 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "condition/condition" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case condition/condition = circumstance.
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 CIRCUMSTANCE mean?

CIRCUMSTANCE noun
  1. That which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event; an attendant thing or state of things.
  2. An event; a fact; a particular incident.
  3. Circumlocution; detail.
  4. Condition in regard to worldly estate; state of property; situation; surroundings.
CIRCUMSTANCE verb
  1. To place in a particular situation, especially with regard to money or other resources.

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