Cryptic crossword clue
Note mistake’s third to appear in clues — they’re seldom spotted 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "they’re seldom spotted" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they’re seldom spotted = recluses.
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 RECLUSES mean?

RECLUSES noun
  1. A person who lives in self-imposed isolation or seclusion from the world, especially for religious purposes; a hermit
  2. The place where a recluse dwells; a place of isolation or seclusion
  3. A brown recluse spider

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