The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word INFORMER
I've seen this crossword clue in Independent
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More clues leading to the result INFORMER
- Being favoured, yesteryear's collaborator with the police
- Playing well, accompanying Queen's singer?
- Sneak home late
- On firmer ground there’s grass
- Singer, performing as well as ever, about to make a comeback
- Popular old canary
- Singer getting home late
- Person singing is playing well, with little uncertainty
- Sneak attending class with hesitation
- Sneak in late
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What does INFORMER mean?
INFORMER noun- One who informs someone else about something.
- A person who tells authorities about improper or illegal activity.
- One who informs, animates, or inspires.