Cryptic crossword clue
Conservative meets females without hesitation and is composed 8

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

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

CONSISTS verb
  1. To be.
  2. To exist.
  3. (with in) To be comprised or contained.
  4. (with of) To be composed, formed, or made up (of).
CONSISTS noun
  1. A lineup or sequence of railroad carriages or cars, with or without a locomotive, that form a unit.

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