Cryptic crossword clue
Removing stimulant affected gin in a cocktail 14

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word DECAFFEINATING

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The straight part
We know that "Removing stimulant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case removing stimulant = decaffeinating.
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 DECAFFEINATING mean?

DECAFFEINATING verb
  1. To remove the caffeine from something (especially from coffee).

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