The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word STABLING
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The straight part
We know that "Hackney pad" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hackney pad = stabling.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does STABLING mean?
STABLING verb- To put or keep (an animal) in a stable.
- To dwell in a stable.
- To park (a rail vehicle).
- A building, shed, or room for horses and cattle; a stable.