Cryptic crossword clue
Platforms allowing vocal quartet to be heard 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Platforms" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case platforms = foretops.
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What does FORETOPS mean?

FORETOPS noun
  1. The top of the head; the top of the forehead.
  2. The lock of hair which grows on top of the forehead; the corresponding part of a wig.
  3. In the phrase, to take time (or occasion or opportunity) by the foretop, meaning "to boldly seize an opportunity".
  4. A fop; one who sports a foretop.
  5. An erect tuft of hair.
  6. The forelock of a horse.
  7. A platform at the top of the foremast, supported by the trestle trees.
  8. The front seat at the top of a horse-drawn vehicle.

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