Cryptic crossword clue
He sees the benefit of great works 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word INDUSTRIALIST

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "He sees the benefit of great works" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case he sees the benefit of great works = industrialist.
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 INDUSTRIALIST mean?

INDUSTRIALIST noun
  1. A person involved in the ownership or management of an industrial enterprise.
  2. One who performs or enjoys industrial music.

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