Cryptic crossword clue
Keen on turning in? No good chanting 8

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

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

INTONING verb
  1. To give tone or variety of tone to; to vocalize.
  2. To utter with a musical or prolonged note or tone; to speak or recite with singing voice; to chant.
  3. To utter a tone; utter a protracted sound.
INTONING noun
  1. Intonation

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