Cryptic crossword clue
Stuff fit for the sewer, book penned by Hardy here as out of order? 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Stuff fit for the sewer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stuff fit for the sewer = haberdashery.
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 HABERDASHERY mean?

HABERDASHERY noun
  1. Ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and similar sewing goods sold in a haberdasher's shop.
  2. A shop selling such goods.
  3. A shop selling clothing and accessories for men, including hats.

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