Cryptic crossword clue
Fail to put straight what forgetful actor may do? Sounds like it 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "fail to put straight" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fail to put straight = misalign.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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