The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word DRAUGHTSMEN
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does DRAUGHTSMEN mean?
DRAUGHTSMEN noun- A person skilled at drawing engineering or architectural plans.
- A book illustrator.
- A piece in the game of draughts (checkers).
- One who drinks drams; a tippler.