Cryptic crossword clue
Officer coming across a fine hole in one exposed seam 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "exposed seam" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case exposed seam = coalface.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does COALFACE mean?

COALFACE noun
  1. The surface of coal exposed by mining, or a part of a coal seam that is currently being mined.
  2. The end of a drift, entry, or room in a coal mine.
  3. A place where difficult or strenuous work is done.
  4. Where practical work is done, as opposed to theoretical or managerial work.

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