Cryptic crossword clue
Tanning facility located centrally in resort island, luring frumps? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Tanning facility" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tanning facility = solarium.
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What does SOLARIUM mean?

SOLARIUM noun
  1. An establishment with sunbeds in it or where one can rent sunbeds.
  2. A room, with many windows, exposed to the sun.
  3. A sundial.

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