Cryptic crossword clue
Bid to treat itchiness with exercise 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "exercise" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case exercise = callisthenics.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CALLISTHENICS mean?

CALLISTHENICS noun
  1. (in the plural) Gymnastic exercises under the participation of a (surface-wise) multitude of muscles and often minimal equipment (thus, usually bodyweight exercises) with a stress on stamina.
  2. (in the singular) A system of such exercises.

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