Cryptic crossword clue
South pathetically clutching table’s ends with finesse 13

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "with finesse" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with finesse = strategically.
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 STRATEGICALLY mean?

STRATEGICALLY adverb
  1. In a strategic manner.

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