Cryptic crossword clue
Invention to stop pilot showing fewer nerves 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "showing fewer nerves" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case showing fewer nerves = steelier.
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 STEELIER mean?

STEELIER adjective
  1. Having qualities resembling those of steel, especially hard and resolute.
  2. Made of steel.

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