Cryptic crossword clue
Chalked up line in grass 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Chalked up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case chalked up = recorded.
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 RECORDED mean?

RECORDED verb
  1. To make a record of information.
  2. To make an audio or video recording of.
  3. To give legal status to by making an official public record.
  4. To fix in a medium, usually in a tangible medium.
  5. To make an audio, video, or multimedia recording.
  6. To repeat; to practice.
  7. To sing or repeat a tune.
  8. To reflect; to ponder.
RECORDED adjective
  1. That has been fixed into a physical medium (for example, a book, compact disc or videotape).

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