Cryptic crossword clue
Most quiet end to this match — it’s bad getting caught 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Most quiet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most quiet = stillest.
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 STILLEST mean?

STILLEST adjective
  1. Not moving; calm.
  2. Not effervescing; not sparkling.
  3. Uttering no sound; silent.
  4. Having the same stated quality continuously from a past time
  5. Comparatively quiet or silent; soft; gentle; low.
  6. Constant; continual.

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