Cryptic crossword clue
Organisation to operate outside of an estate? 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "outside of an estate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case outside of an estate = bodywork.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BODYWORK mean?

BODYWORK noun
  1. The exterior body of a motor vehicle.
  2. The repair of a such body.
  3. The application of physical therapy as a preventive measure.
  4. A service offered that includes an erotic massage and may also include prostitution.

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