The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 15 letter word SINGLE-HANDEDLY
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "alone" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case alone = single-handedly.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SINGLE-HANDEDLY mean?
SINGLE-HANDEDLY adverb- Alone; without assistance; by oneself.