Cryptic crossword clue
Tax done by the book? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Tax" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tax = overwork.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does OVERWORK mean?

OVERWORK verb
  1. To make (someone) work too hard.
  2. To work too hard.
  3. To fill too full of work; to crowd with labour.
  4. To decorate all over.
OVERWORK noun
  1. A superstructure
  2. Excessive work

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