Cryptic crossword clue
Devious cronies concealing a plot 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "plot" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case plot = scenario.
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 SCENARIO mean?

SCENARIO noun
  1. An outline of the plot of a dramatic or literary work.
  2. A screenplay itself, or an outline or a treatment of it.
  3. An outline or model of an expected or supposed sequence of events.

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