Cryptic crossword clue
Employment in sweaty work where roofer operates 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "where roofer operates" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case where roofer operates = housetop.
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 HOUSETOP mean?

HOUSETOP noun
  1. The roof of a house.

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