The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word CONFECTIONER
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result CONFECTIONER
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What does CONFECTIONER mean?
CONFECTIONER noun- A manufacturer of or dealer in confections.