Cryptic crossword clue
Second hint’s provided in “reduce”

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

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The straight part
We know that "reduce" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case reduce = simplify.
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 SIMPLIFY mean?

SIMPLIFY verb
  1. To make simpler, either by reducing in complexity, reducing to component parts, or making easier to understand.
  2. To become simpler.

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