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Installers of worktops reported dodgy manufacturers (14)

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I believe the answer is:

counterfeiters

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'manufacturers' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being plural nouns.
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(Another definition for counterfeiters that I've seen is " Criminals".)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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