Cryptic crossword clue
German engineer, old one in shock, before long becoming calmer 14

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word BENZODIAZEPINE

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The straight part
We know that "calmer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case calmer = benzodiazepine.
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 BENZODIAZEPINE mean?

BENZODIAZEPINE noun
  1. Any of a class of psychoactive drugs, structured upon diazepine, used in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia and other related disorders.

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