Cryptic crossword clue
Apparently unmoving negotiator, say, is making moves 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "Apparently unmoving" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case apparently unmoving = geostationary.
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 GEOSTATIONARY mean?

GEOSTATIONARY adjective
  1. At a fixed distance in three dimensions relative to a particular point on the Earth's surface; generally only possible with orbital satellites.

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