Cryptic crossword clue
Quiet American, sick with hatred, takes in old and timid 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "timid" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case timid = pusillanimous.
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 PUSILLANIMOUS mean?

PUSILLANIMOUS adjective
  1. Showing ignoble cowardice, or contemptible timidity.

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