Cryptic crossword clue
Free of charge, second-hand fencing son fixed 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "fixed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fixed = focussed.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FOCUSSED mean?

FOCUSSED verb
  1. (followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention.
  2. To cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point.
  3. To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane.
  4. To concentrate one’s attention.
  5. To transfer the input focus to (a visual element), so that it receives subsequent input.
FOCUSSED adjective
  1. Directing all one's efforts towards achieving a particular goal.
  2. Dealing with some narrowly defined aspects of a broader phenomenon.

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