Cryptic crossword clue
Flimsy Italian buns thrown around street 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "Flimsy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flimsy = insubstantial.
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 INSUBSTANTIAL mean?

INSUBSTANTIAL adjective
  1. Lacking substance; not real or strong.

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