Cryptic crossword clue
GPS, a monk reorientated for some villages 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "some villages" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case some villages = kampongs.
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 KAMPONGS mean?

KAMPONGS noun
  1. (Cambodia) A landing, a port; a river town.
KAMPONGS noun
  1. (Brunei) A traditional Malay village.
  2. A district or suburb where a former kampung stood.

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