Cryptic crossword clue
Harp playing adopted by one daughter, left by herself? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "left by herself?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case left by herself? = orphaned.
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 ORPHANED mean?

ORPHANED verb
  1. To deprive of parents (used almost exclusively in the passive)
  2. To make unavailable, as by removing the last remaining pointer or reference to.
ORPHANED adjective
  1. Abandoned.

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