Cryptic crossword clue
Snakes, excellent specimens 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Snakes/excellent specimens" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case snakes/excellent specimens = rattlers.
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 RATTLERS mean?

RATTLERS noun
  1. Anything that rattles.
  2. A rattlesnake.
  3. A freight train or, , a decrepit passenger train.
  4. A loud, inconsiderate talker.
  5. A stunning blow.
  6. An impudent lie; a whopper.

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