Cryptic crossword clue
Writer in trainers popping pill 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "pill" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pill = tranquilliser.
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 TRANQUILLISER mean?

TRANQUILLISER noun
  1. That which tranquillizes or soothes.
  2. A drug used to reduce anxiety or tension; a sedative.

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