Cryptic crossword clue
Worrying condition of road — a stretch on both sides 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Worrying condition" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case worrying condition = hypertension.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does HYPERTENSION mean?

HYPERTENSION noun
  1. The disease or disorder of abnormally high blood pressure.

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