The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LOOK-SEE
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result LOOK-SEE
- Forget to secure permit before European check
- Gander appears with eagle’s wings
- Quick inspection from king in flowing robe, ultimately?
- Fail to cover fine before energy inspection
- Gander seen up river in Cornish port
- Viewing river going north in Cornish town
- Ladies, perhaps, kind to kick off date’s brief search
- Gander free to nip tail of duck and tail of goose
- Butcher’s duck, then again, dressed with pureed leeks
- Free energy engaging Kelvin’s observation
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The straight part
We know that "Butcher’s" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case butcher’s = look-see.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 LOOK-SEE mean?
LOOK-SEE noun- A brief examination, a peek or glance.
- A person who serves as lookout or scout.
- An audition attended by an actor or model so that they can be visually appraised.
- To make a quick inspection, especially as a lookout or scout.