Cryptic crossword clue
Doctor has to scoff at train service? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "train service" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case train service = motorail.
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 MOTORAIL mean?

MOTORAIL noun
  1. A train allowing passengers to take their automobile along with them on their journey.

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