The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word MATCHMAKER
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result MATCHMAKER
- Union hopeful producing wherewithal for strike?
- Light manufacturer’s union organiser
- Striker and manufacturer meet union organiser
- Union negotiator who works in light manufacturing?
- Cupid‘s rival god
- Hammer tack poorly for go between
- Manufacturer of timepieces with new start becomes go-between for couples
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The straight part
We know that "union organiser" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case union organiser = matchmaker.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 MATCHMAKER mean?
MATCHMAKER noun- Someone who finds suitable dates or marriage partners for other people.
- (by extension) Someone who arranges professional boxing matches.
- Someone who makes matchsticks.