Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word ILLUSIONISTS

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

ILLUSIONISTS noun
  1. One who works with illusion or sleight of hand.
  2. One who deceives by magical or mystical means.

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