Cryptic crossword clue
On about 27 + 0 = 27

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

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The straight part
We know that "27" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case 27 = forsooth.
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 FORSOOTH mean?

FORSOOTH adverb
  1. Used as an intensifier, often ironic: indeed, really, truthfully.

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