Cryptic crossword clue
A boy dives into lock, depending on the time of year 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "depending on the time of year" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case depending on the time of year = seasonal.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SEASONAL mean?

SEASONAL noun
  1. Anything that is seasonal, such as a financial trend, a product for sale, or an employee.
SEASONAL adjective
  1. Of, related to or reliant on a season or period of the year, especially with regard to weather characteristics.

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