Cryptic crossword clue
Obedient, putting supplement back in book 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Obedient" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case obedient = biddable.
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 BIDDABLE mean?

BIDDABLE adjective
  1. Docile, amenable or compliant.
  2. Suitable for bidding.

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