Cryptic crossword clue
Put off date — notice children around 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Put off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case put off = dissuade.
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 DISSUADE mean?

DISSUADE verb
  1. To convince not to try or do.

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