Cryptic crossword clue
Managers of the Stones swapping Elton John initially with the Modfather and Sabbath 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word JEWELLERS

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The straight part
We know that "Managers of the Stones" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case managers of the stones = jewellers.
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 JEWELLERS mean?

JEWELLERS noun
  1. A person whose job is making, repairing or selling jewelry.

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