Cryptic crossword clue
Person calling to restrict a newspaper, more scheming 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "more scheming" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more scheming = craftier.
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 CRAFTIER mean?

CRAFTIER adjective
  1. Relating to, or characterized by, craft or skill; dexterous.
  2. Possessing dexterity; skilled; skillful.
  3. Skillful at deceiving others; characterized by craft

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