The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word DEAD ENDS
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The straight part
We know that "No prospects from these" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case no prospects from these = dead ends.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 DEAD ENDS mean?
DEAD ENDS noun- A road with no exit.
- (by extension) A position that offers no hope of progress.
- To come to a dead-end.