Cryptic crossword clue
He obtains favours for doctor 8

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "He obtains favours" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case he obtains favours = procurer.
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 PROCURER mean?

PROCURER noun
  1. A person who procures or obtains things, especially one who procures customers for prostitutes.

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