Cryptic crossword clue
Humble before Newton, having expert around 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Humble" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case humble = deferent.
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 DEFERENT mean?

DEFERENT noun
  1. A deferent duct in the body, as opposed to an afferent one.
  2. That which carries or conveys.
  3. An imaginary circle surrounding the Earth, in whose periphery either the heavenly body or the centre of the heavenly body's epicycle was supposed to be carried round.
DEFERENT adjective
  1. Showing deference.
  2. Serving to carry; bearing.

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