Cryptic crossword clue
Computer facility to use freely when penning volume 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Computer facility" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case computer facility = autosave.
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.
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What does AUTOSAVE mean?

AUTOSAVE noun
  1. A software facility that saves an open document periodically to avoid the risk of data loss.
  2. A copy of a file or document saved automatically by such a facility.
AUTOSAVE verb
  1. To save (data) automatically.

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