The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RIVETING
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result RIVETING
- Most of current metal good for shipbuilding work?
- Fascinating job for metalworkers!
- Exciting work on the construction site?
- Fascinating coterie – I check out joining in
- Building work I check inside arena
- Fascinating group, including one ex-GI?
- Magic Circle where one kind of doctor may be admitted
- Fascinating old fighter meeting one in boxing venue
- Enthralling work of engineer?
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The straight part
We know that "Magic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case magic = riveting.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RIVETING mean?
RIVETING verb- To attach or fasten parts by using rivets.
- To install rivets.
- To command the attention of.
- To make firm or immovable.
- The act of joining with rivets.
- The act of spreading out and clinching the end, as of a rivet, by beating or pressing.
- A set of rivets; rivets collectively.
- Commanding the attention of spectators.