Cryptic crossword clue
A good parting farewell for 18 slow songs

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ADAGIOS

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The straight part
We know that "slow songs" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case slow songs = adagios.
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 ADAGIOS mean?

ADAGIOS noun
  1. A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played rather slowly, leisurely and gracefully.
  2. A passage having this mark.
  3. A male-female duet or mixed trio ballet displaying demanding balance, spins and/or lifts.

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