Cryptic crossword clue
Talks over, sanctions must be resolved 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "Talks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case talks = conversations.
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 CONVERSATIONS mean?

CONVERSATIONS noun
  1. Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking.
  2. The back-and-forth play of the blades in a bout.
  3. The protocol-based interaction between systems processing a transaction.
  4. Interaction; commerce or intercourse with other people; dealing with others.
  5. Behaviour, the way one conducts oneself; a person's way of life.
  6. Sexual intercourse.
  7. Engagement with a specific subject, idea, field of study etc.
CONVERSATIONS verb
  1. To engage in conversation (with).

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