What does the cryptic crossword clue "12 — time held to be impracticable (3,2)" mean?

The definition is "12". The wordplay uses charade, container. NOON (synonym of "12") + T (synonym of "- time") [container: "held"]; definition: "impracticable" The answer is NOTON.

12 — time held to be impracticable (3,2)

Guardian Cryptic #27213 | 20 Across | 2017-06-02 flower

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