Cryptic crossword clue
Builders’ merchants slowly move feet – at least six of them 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word LUMBERYARDS

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The straight part
We know that "builders’ merchants" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case builders’ merchants = lumberyards.
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 LUMBERYARDS mean?

LUMBERYARDS noun
  1. A facility dedicated to the preparation and/or sale of lumber.

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