Cryptic crossword clue
Someone like me who toes the line but’s a bit twisted 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Someone like me" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case someone like me = compiler.
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 COMPILER mean?

COMPILER noun
  1. One who compiles.
  2. A computer program which transforms source code into object code.

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