Cryptic crossword clue
Gentle, mild-mannered person’s tom- tom? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "tom" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tom = pussycat.
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 PUSSYCAT mean?

PUSSYCAT noun
  1. A cat; a pussy.
  2. A gentle or soft-hearted person.
  3. The silky catkin of various willows.
  4. A sexy woman.

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