The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word STAND-UP
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Miss date with/type of comedian" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case miss date with/type of comedian = stand-up.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 STAND-UP mean?
STAND-UP noun- A performance of stand-up comedy; jokes delivered standing on a stage
- A comedian who performs on stage.
- A short meeting performed while standing up.
- A free-standing photographic print or promotional item; a standee.
- Honest; honorable.
- Upright; while standing.
- Performed while standing although normally done while sitting.
- (of a hit) That allows the batter to advance to a given base (usually second or third) without having to slide.