Cryptic crossword clue
Ravel viol duet went on longer

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

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The straight part
We know that "went on longer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case went on longer = outlived.
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 OUTLIVED mean?

OUTLIVED verb
  1. To live longer than; continue to live after the death of; overlive; survive.
  2. To live through or past (a given time).
  3. To surpass in duration; outlast.
  4. To live longer; continue to live.

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