Cryptic crossword clue
Drainage conduit shut up, second half first 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Drainage conduit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case drainage conduit = downpipe.
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 DOWNPIPE mean?

DOWNPIPE noun
  1. The drainpipe that connects a roof-line gutter with the ground.

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