Cryptic crossword clue
Allowed to break silence before start of day 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Allowed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case allowed = licensed.
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 LICENSED mean?

LICENSED verb
  1. To give a formal (usually written) authorization.
  2. Authorize officially.
LICENSED adjective
  1. (of a person or enterprise) having been issued with a licence (by the required authority)
  2. (of an activity) authorized by licence

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