The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word MANUFACTORY
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More clues leading to the result MANUFACTORY
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The straight part
We know that "Plant/Plant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case plant/plant = manufactory.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 MANUFACTORY mean?
MANUFACTORY noun- A manufacturing process; a particular industry or part of an industry.
- A plant where something is manufactured; a factory.
- Relating to manufacture.