Cryptic crossword clue
Affectionate wizard's fight to hold on 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word DEMONSTRATIVE

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Affectionate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case affectionate = demonstrative.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does DEMONSTRATIVE mean?

DEMONSTRATIVE noun
  1. (grammar) A demonstrative word
DEMONSTRATIVE adjective
  1. That serves to demonstrate, show or prove
  2. Given to open displays of emotion
  3. (grammar) that specifies the thing or person referred to

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