The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DUOPOLY
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More clues leading to the result DUOPOLY
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The straight part
We know that "couple of suppliers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case couple of suppliers = duopoly.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DUOPOLY mean?
DUOPOLY noun- A market situation in which two companies exclusively provide a particular product or service.
- (by extension) The domination of a field of endeavor by two people or entities.
- (by extension) Situation in which two or more TV or radio-stations in the same city or community share common ownership.