The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word RAIDERS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result RAIDERS
- They’ll try to seize article within bikers’ grasp
- Additional conditions limit American asset strippers
- Batman in flash car’s unmasking pirates
- Answer found in additions to contract for corporate attackers
- They attack, at rear end, those helping
- People on horseback trap ace thieves
- Marauders; horsemen surrounding area
- They attack people on horseback surrounding area
- Runs with crazy idea, using rap sheets principally to identify looters
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The straight part
We know that "corporate attackers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case corporate attackers = raiders.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 RAIDERS mean?
RAIDERS noun- One who engages in a raid; a plunderer.
- A person who takes or attempts to take control of a firm against the will of current management by purchasing a controlling interest of stock and acquiring proxies.
- A special forces operative; a commando.
- A warship which is light, maneuverable, and fast-moving.
- A person who uncovers evidence of improper behavior within governmental or private organizations.