Cryptic crossword clue
Ring northern city for Spooner — it’s horrible here! 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "it’s horrible here" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it’s horrible here = dunghill.
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 DUNGHILL mean?

DUNGHILL noun
  1. A heap of dung, especially one for agricultural purposes.
  2. Any wretchedly mean, dirty or loathsome place, situation or condition.

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