The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HATSTAND
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result HATSTAND
- Roughly sand that item of furniture
- One may have a number of bowlers not being used
- Provision for boater after journey home?
- Derby supporter in US — and that’s strange
- Feature of foyer with tiles?
- Resting point for bowlers?
- Hooking bowler here, ‘That’s out!’ with …
- Hour before a ton batting partnership is where bowlers might be rested
- On which to hang pictures?
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The straight part
We know that "where bowlers might be rested" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case where bowlers might be rested = hatstand.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does HATSTAND mean?
HATSTAND noun- A device used to store hats upon. Usually made of wood and standing at least five foot tall, they have a single pole making up most of the height, with a sturdy base to prevent toppling, and an array of lengthy pegs at the top for placement of hats.
- Crazy, insane.