Cryptic crossword clue
It stifles study about a politician about to return 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does DAMPENER mean?

DAMPENER noun
  1. A device that moistens or dampens something.
  2. A discouraging event or remark.

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