Cryptic crossword clue
Escorting female into upper-class circle 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Escorting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case escorting = ushering.
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 USHERING mean?

USHERING verb
  1. To guide people to their seats.
  2. To accompany or escort (someone).
  3. To precede; to act as a forerunner or herald.
  4. To lead or guide somewhere
USHERING noun
  1. An act of guiding or escorting.

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