Cryptic crossword clue
Respect quartet I left in town 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Respect" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case respect = civility.
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 CIVILITY mean?

CIVILITY noun
  1. Speech or behaviour that is fit for civil interactions; politeness, courtesy.
  2. (chiefly in plural) An individual act or expression of polite behaviour; a courtesy.
  3. The state or fact of being civilized; civilization.
  4. A civil office; a civil capacity.

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