Cryptic crossword clue
Shout comes to a stop as lecturer breaks glasses 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "glasses" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case glasses = crystals.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does CRYSTALS mean?

CRYSTALS noun
  1. A solid composed of an array of atoms or molecules possessing long-range order and arranged in a pattern which is periodic in three dimensions.
  2. A piece of glimmering, shining mineral resembling ice or glass.
  3. A fine type of glassware, or the material used to make it.
  4. Crystal meth: methamphetamine hydrochloride.
  5. The glass over the dial of a watch case.

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