Cryptic crossword clue
Monitors old 23s 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Monitors/old 23s" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case monitors/old 23s = prefects.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PREFECTS mean?

PREFECTS noun
  1. An official of Ancient Rome who controlled or superintended a particular command, charge, department, etc.
  2. The head of a department in France.
  3. The head of a prefecture in Japan.
  4. A school pupil in a position of power over other pupils.
  5. A commander.

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