The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word UNDERSTANDING
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result UNDERSTANDING
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Getting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case getting = understanding.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 UNDERSTANDING mean?
UNDERSTANDING verb- To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.
- To believe, to think one grasps sufficiently despite potentially incomplete knowledge.
- (obsolete outside circus, acrobatics) To stand underneath, to support.
- (gerund) The act of one that understands or comprehends; comprehension; knowledge; discernment.
- Reason or intelligence, ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge, ability to infer.
- Opinion, judgement or outlook.
- An agreement of minds; harmony; something mutually understood or agreed upon.
- Sympathy.
- Showing compassion.
- Knowing; skilful.