The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 3 letter word SPELL OUT
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result SPELL OUT
- Explain Pinter's opening in Betrayal
- Explain what temporary release from prison will mean?
- Make clear term’s known
- Specify type of wheat cut by hooligan
- Explain Pinter’s opening in ‘Betrayal’
- Make clear power must be cloaked in betrayal
- Explain in detail losing boxer’s experience?
- Leave no doubt it’s a period on strike
- Make clear when one has short period abroad
- Make plain, using charm abroad
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