The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PEACEFUL
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result PEACEFUL
- Penny off fuel keeps one quiet
- Lively pace and fuel gets wasted still
- Quiet copper holds iron up during bell-ringing
- Constable keeping each fuel supply tranquil
- Stirring a cup, feel serene
- Gymnastics expert almost satisfied and calm
- Calm exercises with smashing female university student
- Gentle exercises with expert virtually complete
- Friendly hunk in conversation with female university student
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The straight part
We know that "quiet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case quiet = peaceful.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 PEACEFUL mean?
PEACEFUL adjective- Not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil.
- Inclined to peace.
- Motionless and calm.