Cryptic crossword clue
Awful eyestrain, dispelling a feeling of calmness 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "feeling of calmness" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case feeling of calmness = serenity.
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 SERENITY mean?

SERENITY noun
  1. The state of being serene; calmness; peacefulness.
  2. A lack of agitation or disturbance.
  3. A title given to a reigning prince or similar dignitary.

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