What does the cryptic crossword clue "Chamber piece after reductions needing almost twelve around (7)" mean?

The definition is "Chamber piece". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). NETT (synonym="after reductions") in NOO (synonym="NOO") = NONETTO The answer is NONETTO.

Chamber piece after reductions needing almost twelve around (7)

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