Cryptic crossword clue
Gold strong box has sailor planning behind the scenes 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "planning behind the scenes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case planning behind the scenes = orchestrating.
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 ORCHESTRATING mean?

ORCHESTRATING verb
  1. To arrange or score music for performance by an orchestra.
  2. To compose or arrange orchestral music for a dramatic performance.
  3. To arrange or direct diverse elements to achieve a desired effect

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