The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ALPACAS
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The straight part
We know that "Suppliers of wool" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case suppliers of wool = alpacas.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 ALPACAS mean?
ALPACAS noun- A sheep-like animal of the Andes, Vicugna pacos, in the camel family, closely related to the llama, guanaco, and vicuña.
- Wool from the alpaca.