Cryptic crossword clue
It helps to get sharp 8s from two cars 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word AUTOFOCUS

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The straight part
We know that "It helps to get sharp 8s" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it helps to get sharp 8s = autofocus.
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 AUTOFOCUS mean?

AUTOFOCUS noun
  1. A feature of some cameras and other optical systems that allows a correct focus on the subject to be obtained automatically
AUTOFOCUS verb
  1. To focus automatically.

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