The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word PORTFOLIO
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result PORTFOLIO
- A lot of work left, mostly for unnamed hero
- Extent of responsibility left one fool struggling
- Left book showing responsibilities of minister
- Power or oil frequently turned up in list of investments
- Briefcase left with page
- Painting depicting heartless soldiers turned up in collection
- Range of investments: poor lot, if badly managed
- Case of drink
- Left fine miscellany in collection of representative works
- Case of wine one fool damaged
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What does PORTFOLIO mean?
PORTFOLIO noun- A case for carrying papers, drawings, photographs, maps and other flat documents.
- (by extension) The collection of such documents, especially the works of an artist or photographer.
- The post and the responsibilities of a cabinet minister or other head of a government department.
- The group of investments and other assets held by an investor.
- A collection of assets generally.
- A range of products.