Cryptic crossword clue
Harry and Edward tinkered about 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "tinkered about" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tinkered about = pottered.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does POTTERED mean?

POTTERED verb
  1. To act in a vague or unmotivated way; to fuss about with unimportant things.
  2. To move slowly or aimlessly. (Often potter about, potter around.)
  3. To poke repeatedly.

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