Cryptic crossword clue
Cook lining up initially one type of pasta 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "type of pasta" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case type of pasta = linguini.
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 LINGUINI mean?

LINGUINI noun
  1. Ribbons of pasta, cut from a sheet, not as wide as tagliatelle.

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