Cryptic crossword clue
Stuttering king adopts plain type of speech? 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "type of speech" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case type of speech = postprandial.
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 POSTPRANDIAL mean?

POSTPRANDIAL adjective
  1. After a meal, especially after dinner.

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