Cryptic crossword clue
European match abandoned — accepted by Brown 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "European" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case european = dutchman.
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 DUTCHMAN mean?

DUTCHMAN noun
  1. A piece of wood or stone used to repair a larger piece, shaped such that it fills as exactly as possible a void or cavity that is to be repaired.
  2. A flaw or void repaired with such a piece.
  3. A cloth strip attached to a flat to conceal a joint.

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