Cryptic crossword clue
Large cushions started to go in the middle – a lot! 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Large cushions" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case large cushions = beanbags.
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 BEANBAGS mean?

BEANBAGS noun
  1. A piece of soft furniture consisting of a leather or vinyl covering stuffed with dry beans or other similar pellets.
  2. A small cloth bag filled with dry beans, used as a toy or for exercising the hands.
  3. A type of juggling ball usually made from leather or cloth stuffed with dry beans.
  4. (usually in the plural) A testicle.
  5. An idiot.

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