The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word TAKE NOTE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result TAKE NOTE
- NB: what a money thief might do
- Mark betting system involving a measure of understanding
- Accept some money for watch
- Pay heed to appropriate reminder
- Closely observe what till operator may do
- Observe what shopkeeper may do before giving change
- Pay attention — entry gate ahead!
- Watch bag containing American know-how
- . Remember that pickpockets do this
- Observe token being distributed during tea breaks
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