Cryptic crossword clue
Spellbound lover in forest led astray with yarns 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Spellbound lover in forest" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spellbound lover in forest = lysander.
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