Cryptic crossword clue
Worry about line of work under head of police 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "Worry" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case worry = preoccupation.
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 PREOCCUPATION mean?

PREOCCUPATION noun
  1. The state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment.
  2. The act of occupying something before someone else.

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