Cryptic crossword clue
One of some erroneous statements, some quite cut down, mangled 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "One of some erroneous statements" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one of some erroneous statements = misquote.
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 MISQUOTE mean?

MISQUOTE noun
  1. An incorrect recitation of a quote.
  2. An incorrect recording of a quote.
MISQUOTE verb
  1. To incorrectly recite a quote.
  2. To incorrectly record a quote.

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