Cryptic crossword clue
Organ, say, is restricting in making a jab 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "making a jab" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case making a jab = lungeing.
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 LUNGEING mean?

LUNGEING verb
  1. To (cause to make) a sudden forward movement (present participle: lunging).
  2. To longe or work a horse in a circle around a handler (present participle: lunging or lungeing).
LUNGEING noun
  1. The act of one who lunges; a lunge.

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