Cryptic crossword clue
Sterilising wound a bit can soothe, finally stopping suffering 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sterilising" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sterilising = antibacterial.
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 ANTIBACTERIAL mean?

ANTIBACTERIAL noun
  1. A drug having the effect of killing or inhibiting bacteria.
ANTIBACTERIAL adjective
  1. (pharmaceutical effect) Killing or inhibiting bacteria.
  2. Opposing the theory that diseases are caused by bacteria.

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