The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HANDBILL
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "printed sheet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case printed sheet = handbill.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 HANDBILL mean?
HANDBILL noun- A pruning hook.
- A chopping instrument; billhook
- A loose printed sheet, to be distributed by hand.