Cryptic crossword clue
No chance to act at West End in London 8

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

T
U
R
N
D
O
W
N

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The straight part
We know that "E" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case e = turndown.
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 TURNDOWN mean?

TURNDOWN noun
  1. A downturn.
  2. A rejection.
  3. (hotels) The service of turning down the bedcovers and often leaving chocolates, etc., on the pillow.
  4. A downward pointing extension to a vehicle muffler.
TURNDOWN adjective
  1. Capable of being turned down, or decreased in intensity.
  2. Made to wear with the upper part turned down.

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