Cryptic crossword clue
Democrat is getting put into post Sad 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sad" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sad = disappointing.
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 DISAPPOINTING mean?

DISAPPOINTING verb
  1. To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.
  2. To deprive (someone of something expected or hoped for).
  3. To fail to meet (an expectation); to fail to fulfil (a hope).
  4. To show (an opinion, belief, etc.) to be mistaken.
  5. To prevent (something planned or attempted).
DISAPPOINTING adjective
  1. Causing disappointment.

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