Cryptic crossword clue
More than one dance show done badly 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "More than one dance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more than one dance = hoedowns.
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 HOEDOWNS mean?

HOEDOWNS noun
  1. A type of American folk or square dance.
  2. The type of music typically played for such a dance
  3. A gathering at which such dances take place.

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