Cryptic crossword clue
One present at function two hours before noon departs before middle of speech 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "One present at function" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one present at function = attendee.
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 ATTENDEE mean?

ATTENDEE noun
  1. A person who is in attendance or in the audience of an event.
  2. A visitor or participant of an event.
  3. A person who is attended.

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