Cryptic crossword clue
101-6-50-1 — A number given for a retired soldier, perhaps 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "a retired soldier, perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a retired soldier, perhaps = civilian.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CIVILIAN mean?

CIVILIAN noun
  1. A person following the pursuits of civil life, especially one who is not an active member of the armed forces.
  2. A person who does not belong to a particular group or engage in a particular activity.
  3. One skilled in civil law.
  4. A student of civil law at a university or college.
CIVILIAN adjective
  1. Not related to the military, police or other professions.

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