Cryptic crossword clue
Company member tells stories and toes the line 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
C
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M
P
L
I
E
S

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "toes the line" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case toes the line = complies.
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 COMPLIES mean?

COMPLIES verb
  1. To yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent; to adapt oneself, to conform.
  2. To accomplish, to fulfil.
  3. To be ceremoniously courteous; to make one's compliments.
  4. To enfold; to embrace.

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