The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word RECONNOITRES
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What does RECONNOITRES mean?
RECONNOITRES verb- To perform a reconnaissance (of an area; an enemy position); to scout with the aim of gaining information.
- To recognise.