Cryptic crossword clue
Renovation of old newel is carried out successfully 4,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word WELL DONE

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The straight part
We know that "carried out successfully" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case carried out successfully = well done.
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 WELL DONE mean?

WELL DONE adjective
  1. (of meat etc) Cooked until no blood runs and there is no pink flesh on the inside.

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