Cryptic crossword clue
Distasteful thing first person on Italian island raised 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "Distasteful" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case distasteful = objectionable.
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 OBJECTIONABLE mean?

OBJECTIONABLE adjective
  1. Arousing disapproval; worthy of objection; offensive.

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