Cryptic crossword clue
Master follows amateur into interior with weapon 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "weapon" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case weapon = claymore.
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 CLAYMORE mean?

CLAYMORE noun
  1. A large two-handed sword historically used by the Scottish Highlanders.
  2. Alternative letter-case form of Claymore (antipersonnel mine)

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