Cryptic crossword clue
Spare plastic nuts 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Spare" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spare = supplemental.
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 SUPPLEMENTAL mean?

SUPPLEMENTAL noun
  1. Something that supplements or adds to.
  2. A requisition or article of legislation that provides additional funding for a program.
SUPPLEMENTAL adjective
  1. Acting to supplement.
  2. Appending.
  3. Lacking a regular schedule (as in a supplemental airline).

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