The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BROKERAGE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result BROKERAGE
- Agent's business bankrupt? Anger ensues
- Commission ruined by violent emotion
- Penniless kid supported by European Commission
- Type of firm with no money to lose it
- Exploded with fury, where there’s commission to pay
- Exploded with fury when there’s commission to pay
- Activity in the City gets you skint? Then see red!
- Financial business bankrupt? Anger will follow
- A way to facilitate trade without cash: Recycle gear
- Commission split with artist and company
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The straight part
We know that "Type of firm" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case type of firm = brokerage.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does BROKERAGE mean?
BROKERAGE noun- A business, firm, or company whose business is to act as a broker (e.g., stockbroker).
- The commission paid to a broker.