Cryptic crossword clue
Spooner says to plunder HQ, leaving one tied up 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "one tied up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one tied up = bootlace.
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 BOOTLACE mean?

BOOTLACE noun
  1. A long lace for fastening boots.
  2. A long, thin, chewy confectionery, typically with liquorice or fruit flavour.

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