Cryptic crossword clue
Prepares listener, surrounded by models 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Prepares" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case prepares = forearms.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FOREARMS mean?

FOREARMS noun
  1. The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.
  2. A section of the weapon between the receiver and the muzzle, used to hold the firearm steady.

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