Cryptic crossword clue
Servers of food in dilapidated terraces 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Servers of food" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case servers of food = caterers.
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 CATERERS mean?

CATERERS noun
  1. A person employed to obtain and maintain the storage of provisions, especially food.
  2. A person or company hired to provide and serve food, usually for a large group and at a location separate from where the food is prepared.

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