Cryptic crossword clue
United lost 1-0? Danced merrily! 12

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "United" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case united = consolidated.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CONSOLIDATED mean?

CONSOLIDATED verb
  1. To combine into a single unit; to group together or join.
  2. To make stronger or more solid.
  3. To pay off several debts with a single loan.
CONSOLIDATED adjective
  1. Including financial data of the parent and all subsidiary companies.

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