Cryptic crossword clue
In British Library’s not above making awful errors 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "awful errors" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case awful errors = blunders.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BLUNDERS mean?

BLUNDERS noun
  1. A clumsy or embarrassing mistake.
  2. A very bad move, usually caused by some tactical oversight.
BLUNDERS verb
  1. To make a clumsy or stupid mistake.
  2. To move blindly or clumsily.
  3. To cause to make a mistake.
  4. To do or treat in a blundering manner; to confuse.

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