Cryptic crossword clue
Neighbouring state not entirely keen to join the Poles 8

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

N
E
A
R
N
E
S
S

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The straight part
We know that "N" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case n = nearness.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does NEARNESS mean?

NEARNESS noun
  1. The state of being near; closeness; intimacy.
  2. Stinginess.

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