The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word OPEN PLAN
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result OPEN PLAN
- Old writer, not elaborate, omitting one description of office
- Like offices available for business with inadequate gear
- Unfold drawing that shows no internal walls
- Clear aircraft after docking in such a work area
- Writer in work left a note describing modern offices?
- Please! Write down scheme for avoiding partition!
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The straight part
We know that "Like offices" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like offices = open plan.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 OPEN PLAN mean?
OPEN PLAN adjective- Having large rooms with few dividing barriers such as partitions.