Cryptic crossword clue
To look for gold entails outline plans 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "outline plans" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case outline plans = prospectuses.
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 PROSPECTUSES mean?

PROSPECTUSES noun
  1. A document, distributed to prospective members, investors, buyers or participants, which describes an institution (such as a university), a publication or a business and what it has to offer.
  2. A document which describes a proposed endeavor (venture, undertaking), such as a literary work (which one proposes to write).
  3. A booklet or other document giving details of a share offer for the benefit of investors.

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