The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word OVERHAUL
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result OVERHAUL
- Drag too much to maintain
- Recondition surplus loot
- Lacking capital, sweetheart? Robbery proceeds would make restoration
- Old vicar gets up and spoils service
- Pass an examination
- Service pass
- Rigorous examination about catch at sea
- Make repairs to complete catch
- Deliveries before eating area reportedly getting thorough examination
- Set of deliveries by transport service
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The straight part
We know that "make restoration" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case make restoration = overhaul.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 OVERHAUL mean?
OVERHAUL noun- A major repair, remake, renovation, or revision.
- The process after the fire appears extinguished in which the firefighters search the structure for signs of hot spots that may cause the structure to reignite. Often this includes the process of salvage under the blanket term, salvage and overhaul.
- To modernize, repair, renovate, or revise completely.
- To pass, overtake, or travel past.
- To keep (running rigging) clear, and see that no hitch occurs.
- To search (a ship) for contraband goods.