Cryptic crossword clue
Journo’s back in capital before end of evening, producing copy 8

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

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The straight part

We know that "producing copy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case producing copy = doubling.

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What does DOUBLING mean?

1. To multiply by two.
2. To fold over so as to make two folds.
3. To be the double of; to exceed by twofold; to contain or be worth twice as much as.
4. To increase by 100%, to become twice as large in size.
5. To get a two-base hit.
6. (sometimes followed by up) To clench (a fist).
7. (often followed by together or up) To join or couple.
8. To repeat exactly; copy.
9. (often followed by as) To play a second part or serve a second role.
10. To turn sharply, following a winding course.
11. To sail around (a headland or other point).
12. To duplicate (a part) either in unison or at the octave above or below it.
13. (usually followed by "on") To be capable of performing (upon an additional instrument).
14. To make a call that will double certain scoring points if the preceding bid becomes the contract.
15. To double down.
16. To cause (a ball) to rebound from a cushion before entering the pocket.
17. (followed by for) To act as substitute.
18. To go or march at twice the normal speed.
19. To multiply the strength or effect of by two.
20. To unite, as ranks or files, so as to form one from each two.
21. (of a station) To transmit simultaneously on the same channel as another station, either unintentionally or deliberately, causing interference.

1. The process or an instance of making something double; a multiplication by two.
2. The act of turning around, or doubling back.
3. A pleat or fold.
4. A trick; double-dealing.

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