The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word PRECOGNITION
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More clues leading to the result PRECOGNITION
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The straight part
We know that "paranormal ability" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case paranormal ability = precognition.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 PRECOGNITION mean?
PRECOGNITION noun- Knowledge of the future; understanding of something in advance, especially as a form of supernatural or extrasensory perception.
- The practice of taking a factual statement from a witness before a trial.