Cryptic crossword clue
Gloomy second novel unfurls endlessly 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Gloomy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gloomy = mournful.
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 MOURNFUL mean?

MOURNFUL adjective
  1. Filled with grief or sadness; being in a state in which one mourns.
  2. Fit to inspire mourning; tragic.

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