Cryptic crossword clue
Cheer lab that constructs whitening mechanism 8

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "whitening mechanism" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case whitening mechanism = bleacher.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BLEACHER mean?

BLEACHER noun
  1. One who, or that which, bleaches.
  2. (usually in the plural) A stand of tiered planks used as seating for spectators, often outdoors.
  3. (usually in the plural, by extension) The tiered seating provided for the audience at a television filming.

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