Cryptic crossword clue
For column, drop the conclusion, editor suggested 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "suggested" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case suggested = proposed.
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 PROPOSED mean?

PROPOSED verb
  1. To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.
  2. (sometimes followed by to) To ask for a person's hand in marriage.
  3. To intend.
  4. To talk; to converse.
  5. To set forth.

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