Cryptic crossword clue
Closed end, done, undone 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Closed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case closed = buttoned.
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 BUTTONED mean?

BUTTONED verb
  1. To fasten with a button.
  2. To be fastened by a button or buttons.
  3. To stop talking.
BUTTONED adjective
  1. With buttons fastened

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