Cryptic crossword clue
Retiring seems doubtful for old German performer 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "old German performer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old german performer = meistersinger.
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 MEISTERSINGER mean?

MEISTERSINGER noun
  1. A German lyric poet of the late Middle Ages.

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