Cryptic crossword clue
Unprotected fund grew in value without recognition 13

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "without recognition" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case without recognition = unappreciated.
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 UNAPPRECIATED mean?

UNAPPRECIATED adjective
  1. Not deemed to have any value, valueless, worthless
  2. (of an investment) Not having risen in value

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