Cryptic crossword clue
You and I are barely talking 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "barely talking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case barely talking = monosyllabic.
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 MONOSYLLABIC mean?

MONOSYLLABIC noun
  1. A word consisting of one syllable
MONOSYLLABIC adjective
  1. Consisting of one syllable.
  2. Using monosyllables, speaking in monosyllables; curt.

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