Cryptic crossword clue
Radical in uncontrolled movement keeping apart two Conservatives at odds 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "at odds" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case at odds = contradictory.
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 CONTRADICTORY mean?

CONTRADICTORY noun
  1. Either of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.
CONTRADICTORY adjective
  1. That contradicts something, such as an argument.
  2. That is itself a contradiction.
  3. That is diametrically opposed to something.
  4. Mutually exclusive.
  5. Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious.

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