Cryptic crossword clue
Nuts who'd contrived closure of business? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "closure of business" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case closure of business = shutdown.
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 SHUTDOWN mean?

SHUTDOWN noun
  1. The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.
  2. A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.
  3. An autistic response to stress, etc. where the individual becomes silent and motionless.

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