Cryptic crossword clue
Sorts to accept — if Italy is representative 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "is representative" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case is representative = typifies.
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 TYPIFIES mean?

TYPIFIES verb
  1. To embody, exemplify; to represent by an image, form, model, or resemblance.
  2. To portray stereotypically.
  3. To serve as a typical or reference specimen of.

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