The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word NEWSCAST
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result NEWSCAST
- Virgin’s rejected a factual programme
- . Show four people holding hands with actors
- Fresh direction with actors producing programme
- Bulletin we scan nervously on street
- Foursome playing game with actors in TV programme?
- Latest society model in
- TV programme from novel’s supported by actors
- Report of events from all directions found
- TV bulletin, perhaps, wants majority of sect shot
- Four points pitched in television bulletin
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The straight part
We know that "media reports /(8)" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case media reports /(8) = newscast.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 NEWSCAST mean?
NEWSCAST noun- A broadcast of the news; a news report that is transmitted over the air for television, radio, etc.