Cryptic crossword clue
Examines notices either side of bridge 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Examines" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case examines = searches.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SEARCHES mean?

SEARCHES noun
  1. An attempt to find something.
  2. The act of searching in general.
SEARCHES verb
  1. To look in (a place) for something.
  2. (followed by "for") To look thoroughly.
  3. To look for, seek.
  4. To probe or examine (a wound).
  5. To examine; to try; to put to the test.

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