Cryptic crossword clue
One tested bomb aboard chopper going north and east 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "one tested" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one tested = examinee.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does EXAMINEE mean?

EXAMINEE noun
  1. The one who is examined.

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