Cryptic crossword clue
Gives way before they come in 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "they come in" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they come in = migrants.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does MIGRANTS mean?

MIGRANTS noun
  1. A migratory bird or other animal.
  2. Traveller or worker who moves from one region or country to another.
  3. An immigrant or refugee.
  4. Any of various pierid butterflies of the genus Catopsilia. Also called an emigrant.

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