Cryptic crossword clue
True populism in a way is serving many aims 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "serving many aims" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case serving many aims = multipurpose.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MULTIPURPOSE mean?

MULTIPURPOSE adjective
  1. Designed or intended to fit more than one type of function or application; having multiple uses.

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