Cryptic crossword clue
Does a criminal past lead to strife? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Does" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case does = performs.
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 PERFORMS mean?

PERFORMS verb
  1. To do something; to execute.
  2. To do (something) in front of an audience, such as acting or music, often in order to entertain.

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