Cryptic crossword clue
As solver, sound hesitant to get into second-rate stuff 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "As solver" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case as solver = sherlock.
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 SHERLOCK mean?

SHERLOCK verb
  1. To deduce.
  2. To search.
  3. To obsolete a unique feature in third-party software by introducing a similar or identical feature to the OS or a first-party program/app.

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