Cryptic crossword clue
Slacken off: after store collapses, nobody gets a big rise 4,2,4,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 2 plus 4 plus 4 letter word REST ON ONES OARS

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The straight part
We know that "Slacken off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case slacken off = rest on ones oars.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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