Cryptic crossword clue
Candid shot about to receive clearance 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "clearance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case clearance = riddance.
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 RIDDANCE mean?

RIDDANCE noun
  1. The act of being rid of something; deliverance
  2. The earth thrown up by a burrowing animal.

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