Cryptic crossword clue
Altogether fair and square at the start 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Altogether" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case altogether = outright.
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 OUTRIGHT mean?

OUTRIGHT verb
  1. To release a player outright, without conditions.
OUTRIGHT adjective
  1. Unqualified and unreserved.
  2. Total or complete.
  3. Having no outstanding conditions.
OUTRIGHT adverb
  1. Wholly, completely and entirely.
  2. Openly and without reservation.
  3. At once.
  4. With no outstanding conditions.
  5. Blatantly; inexcusably.

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