Cryptic crossword clue
Declare a new lockdown at the end to recover, after starting late 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Declare" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case declare = announce.
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 ANNOUNCE mean?

ANNOUNCE verb
  1. To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known
  2. To pronounce; to declare by judicial sentence

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