Cryptic crossword clue
Clare, say, one breaking into the middle is beyond the TUC, eg 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "beyond the TUC, eg" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case beyond the tuc, eg = nonunion.
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 NONUNION mean?

NONUNION noun
  1. Lack of union; failure to become united.
  2. The failure of a broken bone to heal
NONUNION adjective
  1. Not part of a labor union; not unionized.

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