Cryptic crossword clue
Occupants of flat in a tenement of classical style 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "of classical style" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case of classical style = latinate.
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 LATINATE mean?

LATINATE adjective
  1. Of or derived from Latin.
  2. Characteristic of or pertaining to Latin.

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