Cryptic crossword clue
Supreme commander lives with short man by common 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "Supreme commander" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case supreme commander = generalissimo.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GENERALISSIMO mean?

GENERALISSIMO noun
  1. A supreme commander of the armed forces of a country, especially one who is also a political leader.

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