The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RECOURSE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result RECOURSE
- Series of scripture lessons one looked to for help?
- On study programme, seeking advice
- On route finds resort
- Swear a second time to tour old resort
- Resort in York perhaps cancelling bill
- Seeking help concerning a series of lectures
- Resort seeing case of reasonable progress
- Resort area discovered on voyage
- Engineers track access
- Engineers study module, getting help that’s available
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The straight part
We know that "Resort" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case resort = recourse.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 RECOURSE mean?
RECOURSE noun- The act of seeking assistance or advice.
- A coursing back, or coursing again; renewed course; return; retreat; recurrence.
- Access; admittance.
- To return; to recur.
- To have recourse; to resort.