Cryptic crossword clue
Perhaps lied in advance, for modular construction? 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "lied in advance/modular construction?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lied in advance/modular construction? = prefabricated.
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 PREFABRICATED mean?

PREFABRICATED adjective
  1. Manufactured in advance, usually to a standard format, and then assembled on site
  2. Invented in advance
PREFABRICATED verb
  1. To manufacture (a building, etc.) in standard components that can be fitted together on site.

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