Cryptic crossword clue
Slated, as floor may be 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Slated/as floor may be" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case slated/as floor may be = carpeted.
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 CARPETED mean?

CARPETED verb
  1. To lay carpet, or to have carpet installed, in an area.
  2. To substantially cover something, as a carpet does; to blanket something.
  3. To reprimand.
CARPETED adjective
  1. (of a room in a building) Floored with a carpet.

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