Cryptic crossword clue
Inferior article press chief turned down 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "turned down" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case turned down = rejected.
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 REJECTED mean?

REJECTED verb
  1. To refuse to accept.
  2. To block a shot, especially if it sends the ball off the court.
  3. To refuse a romantic advance.

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