Cryptic crossword clue
I sing idiot patter, arranging conjuring tricks 16

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 16 letter word PRESTIDIGITATION

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "conjuring tricks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case conjuring tricks = prestidigitation.
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 PRESTIDIGITATION mean?

PRESTIDIGITATION noun
  1. A performance of or skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with the hands.
  2. (by extension) A show of skill or deceitful cleverness.

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