The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MISDEEDS
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The straight part
We know that "wrongdoings" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wrongdoings = misdeeds.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 MISDEEDS mean?
MISDEEDS noun- That which was done that should not have been, ranging from any sin or moral offense to various degrees of crime.