Cryptic crossword clue
Offering old boy nothing in the way of classical language 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Offering" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case offering = oblation.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does OBLATION mean?

OBLATION noun
  1. The offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity.
  2. (by extension) A deed or gift offered charitably.

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