Cryptic crossword clue
According to Spooner, scientific adviser expressed disappointment throughout London? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "throughout London?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case throughout london? = citywide.
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.
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What does CITYWIDE mean?

CITYWIDE adjective
  1. Throughout a city.
CITYWIDE adverb
  1. Throughout a city.
CITYWIDE noun
  1. (chiefly Philadelphia) A combined order of a shot of distilled spirit (especially bourbon) and an order of beer

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