Cryptic crossword clue
“Spotting” is not a hockey penalty 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Spotting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spotting = noticing.
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 NOTICING mean?

NOTICING verb
  1. To remark upon; to mention.
  2. To become aware of; to observe.
  3. To lavish attention upon; to treat (someone) favourably.
  4. To be noticeable; to show.
NOTICING noun
  1. The act by which something is noticed.

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