Cryptic crossword clue
Reported diarist who ordered erotic entertainment 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "erotic entertainment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case erotic entertainment = peepshow.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PEEPSHOW mean?

PEEPSHOW noun
  1. An exhibition of pictures or objects viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass.
  2. A titillating or pornographic display through a small slot, generally equipped with a timer to automatically close the slot when payment has expired.

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