Cryptic crossword clue
Call time in race after gold decorative work 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "decorative work" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case decorative work = ornamentation.
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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Crossword Answer definitions

ORNAMENTATION noun
  1. Decoration, adornment or embellishment.
  2. The act or process of decorating etc.
  3. Short notes added to a composition to emphasize certain notes and to add style.

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