Cryptic crossword clue
Open a sleazy joint on the outskirts of backward gold rush town with harlots' backing 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word DEMONSTRATIVE

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What does DEMONSTRATIVE mean?

DEMONSTRATIVE noun
  1. (grammar) A demonstrative word
DEMONSTRATIVE adjective
  1. That serves to demonstrate, show or prove
  2. Given to open displays of emotion
  3. (grammar) that specifies the thing or person referred to

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