The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word VICINITY
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The straight part
We know that "Neighbourhood" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case neighbourhood = vicinity.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 VICINITY mean?
VICINITY noun- Proximity; the state of being near.
- Neighbourhood; nearby region; surrounding area.
- Approximate size or amount.