Cryptic crossword clue
Power retained by scorer with good work on the board? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "work on the board?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case work on the board? = chopping.
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 CHOPPING mean?

CHOPPING verb
  1. To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions.
  2. To sever with an axe or similar implement.
  3. To give a downward cutting blow or movement, typically with the side of the hand.
  4. To hit the ball downward so that it takes a high bounce.
  5. To divide the pot (or tournament prize) between two or more players.
  6. To make a quick, heavy stroke or a series of strokes, with or as with an ax.
  7. To do something suddenly with an unexpected motion; to catch or attempt to seize.
  8. To interrupt; with in or out.
  9. (Perl) To remove the final character from (a text string).
CHOPPING verb
  1. To exchange, to barter; to swap.
  2. To chap or crack.
  3. To vary or shift suddenly.
  4. To twist words.
  5. To converse, discuss, or speak with another.
CHOPPING noun
  1. The action by which something is chopped.
CHOPPING adjective
  1. Shifting or changing suddenly, as the wind; also, having tumbling waves dashing against each other.
  2. Stout; large; plump

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