Cryptic crossword clue
Very long joke in an idealess novel 14

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

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The straight part
We know that "Very long" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case very long = sesquipedalian.
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 SESQUIPEDALIAN mean?

SESQUIPEDALIAN noun
  1. A long word.
  2. A person who uses long words.
SESQUIPEDALIAN adjective
  1. (of a word or words) Long; polysyllabic.
  2. Pertaining to or given to the use of overly long words.

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