Cryptic crossword clue
Industrial groups in Germany mostly close to collapsing 13

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

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The straight part
We know that "Industrial groups" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case industrial groups = conglomerates.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does CONGLOMERATES mean?

CONGLOMERATES noun
  1. A cluster of heterogeneous things.
  2. A corporation formed by the combination of several smaller corporations whose activities are unrelated to the corporation's primary activity.
  3. A rock consisting of gravel or pebbles embedded in a matrix.

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