Cryptic crossword clue
Winning over jolly, round fellow in black cape 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Winning over" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case winning over = outbalancing.
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 OUTBALANCING mean?

OUTBALANCING verb
  1. To have more influence or significance than another; to preponderate or outweigh.

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