Cryptic crossword clue
Entertainers needing a rest sit out 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does ARTISTES mean?

ARTISTES noun
  1. A public performer, especially of song or dance.
  2. Any person with artistic skill, such as a hairdresser or a cook.

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