Cryptic crossword clue
Deeply impressed, being serious in purpose 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Deeply impressed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case deeply impressed = engraved.
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 ENGRAVED mean?

ENGRAVED verb
  1. To carve text or symbols into (something), usually for the purposes of identification or art.
  2. To carve (something) into a material.
ENGRAVED verb
  1. To put in a grave, to bury.
ENGRAVED adjective
  1. Made by engraving
  2. Decorated with engravings

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