Cryptic crossword clue
Happiness permitted in eccentric 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word FELICITY*

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The straight part
We know that "Happiness" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case happiness = felicity*.
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 FELICITY* mean?

FELICITY* noun
  1. Happiness.
  2. An apt and pleasing style in speech, writing, etc.
  3. (semiology) Reproduction of a sign with fidelity.
  4. Something that is either a source of happiness or particularly apt.

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