Cryptic crossword clue
1000/1 shot‘s detour is funny 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word OUTSIDER

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The straight part
We know that "1000/1 shot" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case 1000/1 shot = outsider.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does OUTSIDER mean?

OUTSIDER noun
  1. One who is not part of a community or organization.
  2. A newcomer with little or no experience in an organization or community.
  3. A competitor or contestant who has little chance of winning; a long shot

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