Cryptic crossword clue
Nancy misses damselfly in pickle 14

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

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The straight part
We know that "Nancy misses" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case nancy misses = mesdemoiselles.
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 MESDEMOISELLES mean?

MESDEMOISELLES noun
  1. Courtesy title for an unmarried woman in France or a French-speaking country.
  2. (jocular or affected) A young woman or girl, especially one who is French or French-speaking.

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