Cryptic crossword clue
What big, mean delinquent has time for diminutive fighter? 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "diminutive fighter" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case diminutive fighter = bantamweight.
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 BANTAMWEIGHT mean?

BANTAMWEIGHT noun
  1. A weight class in boxing and other sports, intermediate between flyweight and featherweight. In boxing it ranges from 112 to 118 pounds (51 to 54 kg).
  2. A boxer or other competitor of this weight.

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