Cryptic crossword clue
Officer enters flat overlooking South Shields 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Shields" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shields = shelters.
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 SHELTERS mean?

SHELTERS noun
  1. A refuge, haven or other cover or protection from something.
  2. An institution that provides temporary housing for homeless people, battered women etc.

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