Cryptic crossword clue
English child is clumsy in Scottish dancing 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Scottish dancing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scottish dancing = ceilidhs.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CEILIDHS mean?

CEILIDHS noun
  1. An informal social gathering where traditional Irish or Scottish folk music is played, with dancing and storytelling.

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