Cryptic crossword clue
Part of 10 or 21, or 22 down 14, or 4, 9, 23, or 28

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

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What does MIDDLEMAN mean?

MIDDLEMAN noun
  1. An intermediary, agent between two (or more) parties.
  2. An intermediate dealer between the manufacturer and the retailer or customer.
  3. One who rents land in large tracts, and lets it in small portions to the peasantry.
MIDDLEMAN verb
  1. To act as a middleman or intermediary.

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