Cryptic crossword clue
Danish legend translated without assistance 6-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word SINGLE-HANDED

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The straight part
We know that "without assistance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case without assistance = single-handed.
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

SINGLE-HANDED adjective
  1. Without help from others; unassisted.
  2. Using only one hand.
  3. Designed for only one hand.
SINGLE-HANDED adverb
  1. In a single-handed manner.

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