Cryptic crossword clue
Speaking slowly when putting line in sketch 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Speaking slowly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case speaking slowly = drawling.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DRAWLING mean?

DRAWLING verb
  1. To drag on slowly and heavily; to while or dawdle away time indolently.
  2. To utter or pronounce in a dull, spiritless tone, as if by dragging out the utterance.
  3. To move slowly and heavily; move in a dull, slow, lazy manner.
  4. To speak with a slow, spiritless utterance, from affectation, laziness, or lack of interest.
DRAWLING noun
  1. The act of speaking with a drawl.

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