Cryptic crossword clue
Labourers going around spotted tools 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "tools" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tools = handsaws.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does HANDSAWS mean?

HANDSAWS noun
  1. A saw small enough to be used by one hand.
HANDSAWS noun
  1. A heron.

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