Cryptic crossword clue
Familiar with animal's home around lawn, say 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "lawn, say" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lawn, say = material.
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 MATERIAL mean?

MATERIAL noun
  1. Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.
  2. Text written for a specific purpose.
  3. A sample or specimens for study.
  4. Cloth to be made into a garment. Fabric.
  5. The people collectively who are qualified for a certain position or activity.
  6. Related data of various kinds, especially if collected as the basis for a document or book.
  7. The substance that something is made or composed of.
  8. All of a player's pieces and pawns on the chessboard.
MATERIAL verb
  1. To form from matter; to materialize.
MATERIAL adjective
  1. Having to do with matter; consisting of matter.
  2. Worldly, as opposed to spiritual.
  3. Significant.

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