Cryptic crossword clue
Telling lie going back into clink 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
R
E
L
A
T
I
N
G

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Telling" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case telling = relating.
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 RELATING mean?

RELATING verb
  1. To tell in a descriptive way.
  2. To bring into a relation, association, or connection (between one thing and another).
  3. To have a connection.
  4. To interact.
  5. To respond through reaction.
  6. (with to) To identify with; to understand.
  7. To bring back; to restore.
RELATING noun
  1. The act of relating, or forming or identifying relationships; relation.

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