Cryptic crossword clue
Nick vacated lavatory in the correct way 13

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "in the correct way" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in the correct way = appropriately.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does APPROPRIATELY mean?

APPROPRIATELY adverb
  1. In an appropriate manner; properly; suitably.

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