Cryptic crossword clue
Eccentric earl and gent come on time to get attractive object 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "attractive object" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case attractive object = electromagnet.
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 ELECTROMAGNET mean?

ELECTROMAGNET noun
  1. A magnet which attracts metals only when electrically activated

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