Cryptic crossword clue
Fictitious addition: Butcher Bill meets with hard men 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "Fictitious addition" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fictitious addition = embellishment.
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 EMBELLISHMENT mean?

EMBELLISHMENT noun
  1. An added touch; an ornamental addition; a flourish.

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