Cryptic crossword clue
One responsible for lots being sold? 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word AUCTIONEER

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "One responsible for lots being sold" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one responsible for lots being sold = auctioneer.
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 AUCTIONEER mean?

AUCTIONEER noun
  1. A person who conducts an auction on behalf of a vendor, taking bids to find the best price for the vendor.
AUCTIONEER verb
  1. To sell at an auction; to auction.

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