Cryptic crossword clue
Having contrary understanding of what might be a super 19 2,5,8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 2 plus 5 plus 8 letter word AT CROSS PURPOSES

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The straight part
We know that "Having contrary understanding" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having contrary understanding = at cross purposes.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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