Cryptic crossword clue
Thinking of confusing VAT incomplete 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "Thinking of" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case thinking of = contemplative.
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 CONTEMPLATIVE mean?

CONTEMPLATIVE noun
  1. Someone who has dedicated themselves to religious contemplation.
CONTEMPLATIVE adjective
  1. Inclined to contemplate; introspective and thoughtful; meditative.
  2. Pertaining to a religious contemplative, or a contemplative religious orders, especially the Roman Catholic varieties.
  3. Relating to, or having the power of, contemplation.

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