Cryptic crossword clue
Glow-worm for instance chews persimmon — not quietly 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Glow-worm for instance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case glow-worm for instance = misnomer.
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 MISNOMER mean?

MISNOMER noun
  1. A use of a term that is misleading; a misname.
  2. A term that is misleading.
  3. A term whose sense in common usage conflicts with a technical sense.
  4. Something asserted not to be true; a myth or mistaken belief
MISNOMER verb
  1. To use a misleading term; to misname.

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