Cryptic crossword clue
These guides are not really adversaries 8

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "These guides" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case these guides = advisers.
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 ADVISERS mean?

ADVISERS noun
  1. One who advises

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