Cryptic crossword clue
Do youngsters have the necessary capability in restaurants? 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "restaurants" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case restaurants = canteens.
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 CANTEENS mean?

CANTEENS noun
  1. A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.
  2. A temporary or mobile café used in an emergency or on a film location etc.
  3. A box with compartments for storing eating utensils, silverware etc.
  4. A military mess kit.
  5. A water bottle used by a soldier or camper.

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