Cryptic crossword clue
Cheap, yet somehow giving cover for viewer 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "cover for viewer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cover for viewer = eyepatch.
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 EYEPATCH mean?

EYEPATCH noun
  1. An opaque patch worn so as to cover one eye in order to protect or conceal it, or to treat amblyopia in children.

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