Cryptic crossword clue
Philosopher paid for a doctor 13

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Philosopher" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case philosopher = metaphysician.
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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What does METAPHYSICIAN mean?

METAPHYSICIAN noun
  1. A philosopher who specializes in the scholarly study of metaphysics.

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