Cryptic crossword clue
Experience of a needle very quietly hiding in a haystack 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Experience of a needle" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case experience of a needle = pinprick.
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 PINPRICK mean?

PINPRICK noun
  1. An insignificant puncture made by a pin or similar point.
  2. A mildly annoying wound or damage.
PINPRICK verb
  1. To produce a jabbing sensation, like a pinprick, in.
  2. To puncture with a tiny hole or holes.

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