Cryptic crossword clue
Pretty much out of sorts between affairs, getting restorative treatments 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "restorative treatments" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case restorative treatments = fillings.
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 FILLINGS mean?

FILLINGS noun
  1. Anything that is used to fill something.
  2. The contents of a pie, etc.
  3. Any material used to fill a cavity in a tooth or the result of using such material.
  4. The woof in woven fabrics.
  5. Prepared wort added to ale to cleanse it.
  6. A religious experience attributed to the Holy Ghost "filling" a believer.

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