Cryptic crossword clue
Joining royal touring part of UK on the wagon 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Joining" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case joining = knitting.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does KNITTING mean?

KNITTING verb
  1. To turn thread or yarn into a piece of fabric by forming loops that are pulled through each other. This can be done by hand with needles or by machine.
  2. To join closely and firmly together.
  3. To become closely and firmly joined; become compacted.
  4. To grow together.
  5. To combine from various elements.
  6. Of bones: to heal following a fracture.
  7. To form into a knot, or into knots; to tie together, as cord; to fasten by tying.
  8. To draw together; to contract into wrinkles.
KNITTING noun
  1. The action of the verb to knit; the process of producing knitted material.
  2. Material that has been, or is being knitted.
  3. Overhead electrification wires, OHLE

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