Cryptic crossword clue
Making dopey son search for love online 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Making dopey" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case making dopey = sedating.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SEDATING mean?

SEDATING verb
  1. To calm or put (a person) to sleep using a sedative drug.
  2. To make tranquil.

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