Cryptic crossword clue
Type in front skirts cool spring 12

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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What does FOUNTAINHEAD mean?

FOUNTAINHEAD noun
  1. A spring that is the source of a river.
  2. An abundant source of knowledge, etc.

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