Cryptic crossword clue
“Peer wants lamb stewed” — words you may skip or read 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "words you may skip or read" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case words you may skip or read = preamble.
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 PREAMBLE mean?

PREAMBLE noun
  1. A short preliminary statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a formal document or statute.
  2. A syncword.
PREAMBLE verb
  1. To speak or write a preamble; to provide a preliminary statement or set of remarks.

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