Cryptic crossword clue
Stays away from sons around bedtime 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Stays away from" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stays away from = boycotts.
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 BOYCOTTS mean?

BOYCOTTS noun
  1. The act of boycotting.
BOYCOTTS verb
  1. To abstain, either as an individual or a group, from using, buying, or dealing with someone or some organization as an expression of protest.

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