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Factory with everything! (3,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

the works

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'everything' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'factory' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'factory' could be 'works' (eg a steel works) and 'works' is present in the answer.
The remaining letters 'the' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'with' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for the works that I've seen before include "Comprehensive treatment" , "(Give it) everything" , "plant?" , "factory?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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