Cryptic crossword clue
Disaster initially in erasing new measurements 8

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

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

READINGS noun
  1. The process of interpreting written language.
  2. The process of interpreting a symbol, a sign or a measuring device.
  3. A value indicated by a measuring device.
  4. An event at which written material is read aloud.
  5. An interpretation.
  6. Something to read; reading material.
  7. The extent of what one has read.
  8. (legislature) One of several stages a bill passes through before becoming law.
  9. A piece of literature or passage of scripture read aloud to an audience: readings from the Bible

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