Cryptic crossword clue
US president manoeuvring to bring in new controls 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "controls" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case controls = superintends.
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 SUPERINTENDS mean?

SUPERINTENDS verb
  1. To oversee the work of others; to supervise.
  2. To administer the affairs of something or someone.

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