Cryptic crossword clue
People contemplating buying some software 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "People contemplating buying/some software" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case people contemplating buying/some software = browsers.
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 BROWSERS mean?

BROWSERS noun
  1. A person or animal who browses.
  2. A person who examines goods for sale but purchases nothing.
  3. A web browser.

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