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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does JEWELLERS mean?

JEWELLERS noun
  1. A person whose job is making, repairing or selling jewelry.

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