Cryptic crossword clue
Beatles record left in back of store – a free resource? 8

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

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What does HELPLINE mean?

HELPLINE noun
  1. A telephone service (or (by extension) one using email, SMS or the Web) which offers help to those who call, as either a public emergency service or customer service.

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