Cryptic crossword clue
Support composer giving out unknown previous compositions 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "previous compositions" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case previous compositions = backlist.
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 BACKLIST mean?

BACKLIST noun
  1. A list of older books available from a publisher, as opposed to the frontlist of more recent titles.
BACKLIST verb
  1. To hold back a student's application (to a college etc.) based on whether a preferred candidate declines their offer.
  2. To place (a book) on a backlist.

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