Cryptic crossword clue
Putting down sheets, fifty certainly sound 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Putting down sheets" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case putting down sheets = layering.
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What does LAYERING mean?

LAYERING verb
  1. To cut or divide (something) into layers
  2. To arrange (something) in layers.
LAYERING noun
  1. A structure made up of layers.
  2. A method of plant propagation by rooting cuttings.

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