Cryptic crossword clue
Tea set pieces covering up unsuccessful tidying projects 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "tidying projects" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tidying projects = cleanups.
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 CLEANUPS mean?

CLEANUPS noun
  1. The act of cleaning or tidying something.
  2. Fourth in the batting order; a cleanup hitter.

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