Cryptic crossword clue
Supporter of an economic system that is disastrous italics apt

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CAPITALIST

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The straight part
We know that "Supporter of an economic system" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case supporter of an economic system = capitalist.
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 CAPITALIST mean?

CAPITALIST noun
  1. A person who is a supporter of capitalism.
  2. The owner of a considerable amount of capital; a wealthy person.
CAPITALIST adjective
  1. Of, or pertaining to, capitalism.
  2. Supporting or endorsing capitalism.

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