Cryptic crossword clue
Troops on best behaviour? One shows no resistance 14

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word SUPERCONDUCTOR

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The straight part
We know that "One shows no resistance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one shows no resistance = superconductor.
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 SUPERCONDUCTOR mean?

SUPERCONDUCTOR noun
  1. A substance that has no resistance to conducting an electric current

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