Cryptic crossword clue
Engineer uses prop for plans 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "plans" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case plans = purposes.
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 PURPOSES mean?

PURPOSES noun
  1. An objective to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.
  2. A result that is desired; an intention.
  3. The act of intending to do something; resolution; determination.
  4. The subject of discourse; the point at issue.
  5. The reason for which something is done, or the reason it is done in a particular way.
  6. Instance; example.
PURPOSES verb
  1. To have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.
  2. (passive) To design for some purpose.
  3. To discourse.

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