Cryptic crossword clue
Interested parties assume hospital mends girdles 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Interested parties" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case interested parties = stakeholders.
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 STAKEHOLDERS mean?

STAKEHOLDERS noun
  1. A person holding the stakes of bettors, with the responsibility of delivering the pot to the winner of the bet.
  2. An escrow agent or custodian.
  3. A person filing an interpleader action, such as a garnishee or trustee, who acknowledges possession of property that is owed to one or more of several other claimants.
  4. A person or organisation with a legitimate interest in a given situation, action or enterprise.

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