Cryptic crossword clue
Public toilets, just half serving men, one gathers 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "one gathers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one gathers = convenor.
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 CONVENOR mean?

CONVENOR noun
  1. One who assembles people for an official or public purpose.
  2. A lecturer who takes on the mantle of managing a specific course.

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