Cryptic crossword clue
Without heroin, less profit is generated for criminals 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word SHOPLIFTERS

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The straight part
We know that "criminals" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case criminals = shoplifters.
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 SHOPLIFTERS mean?

SHOPLIFTERS noun
  1. A person who shoplifts, one who steals from shops.

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