Cryptic crossword clue
Sort of art in leading couple abandoning TU principles, on paper 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sort of art" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sort of art = expressionism.
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 EXPRESSIONISM mean?

EXPRESSIONISM noun
  1. A movement in the arts in which the artist did not depict objective reality, but rather a subjective expression of their inner experiences
  2. A somewhat analogous genre in early 20th century music

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