Cryptic crossword clue
Keeps an eye on eggs — clutch, you say? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Keeps an eye on" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case keeps an eye on = oversees.
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 OVERSEES mean?

OVERSEES verb
  1. To survey, look at something in a wide angle.
  2. To supervise, guide, review or direct the actions of a person or group.
  3. To inspect, examine
  4. To fail to see; to overlook, ignore.
  5. To observe secretly or unintentionally.

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