The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RIBOSOME
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The straight part
We know that "Organelle" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case organelle = ribosome.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 RIBOSOME mean?
RIBOSOME noun- A small organelle found in all cells; involved in the production of proteins by translating messenger RNA.