Cryptic crossword clue
Essentially skilled in ABCs, kid somehow reverted to making mistakes 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "reverted to making mistakes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case reverted to making mistakes = backslid.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BACKSLID mean?

BACKSLID verb
  1. To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.
  2. To shirk responsibility; to renege on one's obligations or commitments.

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