Cryptic crossword clue
Name that is inspiring work?

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

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The straight part
We know that "Name that is inspiring work" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case name that is inspiring work = calliope.
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 CALLIOPE mean?

CALLIOPE noun
  1. A musical organ, consisting of steam whistles played with a keyboard. Often used with merry-go-rounds.

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