Cryptic crossword clue
Gangster must meet fate in bed, it’s somehow decided 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "somehow decided" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case somehow decided = balloted.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BALLOTED mean?

BALLOTED verb
  1. To vote or decide by ballot.
  2. To draw lots.

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