Cryptic crossword clue
Very old - and value in it misplaced 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Very old" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case very old = antediluvian.
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 ANTEDILUVIAN mean?

ANTEDILUVIAN noun
  1. One who lived prior to Noah's Flood.
ANTEDILUVIAN adjective
  1. Ancient or antiquated.
  2. Extremely dated.
  3. Pertaining or belonging to the time period prior to a great or destructive flood or deluge.
  4. Pertaining or belonging to the time prior to Noah's Flood.

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