Cryptic crossword clue
Luthor perhaps figures in reference books 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "reference books" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case reference books = lexicons.
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 LEXICONS mean?

LEXICONS noun
  1. The vocabulary of a language.
  2. A dictionary that includes or focuses on lexemes.
  3. A dictionary of Classical Greek, Hebrew, Latin, or Aramaic.
  4. The lexicology of a programming language. (Usually called lexical structure.)
  5. Any dictionary.
  6. The vocabulary used by or known to an individual. (Also called lexical knowledge)
  7. A vocabulary specific to a certain subject.

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