Cryptic crossword clue
Robin perhaps has to stop, with plane going over 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Robin perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case robin perhaps = sidekick.
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 SIDEKICK mean?

SIDEKICK noun
  1. An assistant to another person, especially to a superior or more important person.

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