Cryptic crossword clue
They may be used to rest bowlers initially having arduous paths 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "They may be used to rest bowlers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they may be used to rest bowlers = hatracks.
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 HATRACKS mean?

HATRACKS noun
  1. A piece of furniture used to store hats and clothing, consisting of a pole with pegs on a moderately broad base; a hatstand.

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