Cryptic crossword clue
Well-travelled commanders grouse about petty officer, drunk 12

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "Well-travelled" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case well-travelled = cosmopolitan.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does COSMOPOLITAN mean?

COSMOPOLITAN noun
  1. A cosmopolitan person; a cosmopolite.
  2. A cocktail containing vodka, triple sec, lime juice and cranberry juice.
  3. A butterfly, Vanessa cardui
COSMOPOLITAN adjective
  1. Inclusive; affecting the whole world.
  2. (of a place or institution) composed of people from all over the world.
  3. (of a person) at ease in any part of the world; familiar with many cultures.
  4. Growing or living in many parts of the world; widely distributed.

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