Cryptic crossword clue
Boyish solver, thoughtful, ought to leave 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Boyish" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case boyish = youthful.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does YOUTHFUL mean?

YOUTHFUL adjective
  1. Young or seeming young.
  2. Characteristic of young people.

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