Cryptic crossword clue
They send out Mister Messy to collect note 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "They send out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they send out = emitters.
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 EMITTERS mean?

EMITTERS noun
  1. That which emits something.
  2. One terminal of a bipolar transistor (BJT).

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