Cryptic crossword clue
Recurring action of mouse with no tail, put in clay moulding 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Recurring" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case recurring = cyclical.
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 CYCLICAL mean?

CYCLICAL adjective
  1. Recurring at regular intervals

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