Cryptic crossword clue
Illusionist’s look for mother — a straight-thinking individual 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "a straight-thinking individual" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a straight-thinking individual = logician.
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 LOGICIAN mean?

LOGICIAN noun
  1. A person who studies or teaches logic.

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