The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word OXO
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The straight part
We know that "stock’s consolidated by this manufacturer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stock’s consolidated by this manufacturer = oxo.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 OXO mean?
OXO noun- (in combination) A substituent oxygen atom connected to another atom by a double bond
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