Cryptic crossword clue
L featuring in a Lord’s game 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
R
O
S
A
L
I
N
D

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The straight part
We know that "L" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case l = rosalind.
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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