Cryptic crossword clue
Punchy types delighted with swim after training 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "Punchy types" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case punchy types = middleweights.
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 MIDDLEWEIGHTS mean?

MIDDLEWEIGHTS noun
  1. A weight class in professional boxing between light middleweight or welterweight and super middleweight or cruiserweight; a similar division in wrestling and other sports
  2. A boxer who fights in this division; a similar wrestler etc
  3. (by extension) An employee ranking anywhere between junior and senior.

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