Cryptic crossword clue
Change layout in part of theatre for matinee 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Change layout" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case change layout = reformat.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does REFORMAT mean?

REFORMAT verb
  1. To format anew or again, generally erasing a previous format.

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