Cryptic crossword clue
Second arrivals: gather each in skips 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "Second arrivals" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case second arrivals = reappearances.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does REAPPEARANCES mean?

REAPPEARANCES noun
  1. The act of appearing again following absence

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