Cryptic crossword clue
Sounds like draws in middle of 12 could be wins! 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SUCCESSES

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "wins" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wins = successes.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SUCCESSES mean?

SUCCESSES noun
  1. The achievement of one's aim or goal.
  2. Financial profitability.
  3. One who, or that which, achieves assumed goals.
  4. The fact of getting or achieving wealth, respect or fame.
  5. Something which happens as a consequence; the outcome or result.

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