Cryptic crossword clue
Reproduction of mass production after troops leave no 21 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "no. 21" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case no. 21 = scandium.
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 SCANDIUM mean?

SCANDIUM noun
  1. A metallic chemical element, atomic number 21, obtained from some uranium ores; it is a transition element.

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