Cryptic crossword clue
Complement of 13’s provided but sent back to shut up a

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word JELLYFISH

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The straight part
We know that "stingy sort /(9)" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stingy sort /(9) = jellyfish.
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 JELLYFISH mean?

JELLYFISH noun
  1. An almost transparent aquatic animal; any one of the acalephs, especially one of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance.

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