Cryptic crossword clue
Parties entertaining northern banker throws

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word DISCONCERTS

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The straight part
We know that "throws" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case throws = disconcerts.
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 DISCONCERTS mean?

DISCONCERTS verb
  1. To upset the composure of.
  2. To bring into confusion.
  3. To frustrate, discomfit.

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