Cryptic crossword clue
Rapid escape, an extraordinary vanishing act 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "vanishing act" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case vanishing act = disappearance.
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 DISAPPEARANCE mean?

DISAPPEARANCE noun
  1. The action of disappearing or vanishing.

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