The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word NOTEBOOK
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result NOTEBOOK
- Thin computer disk lay rejected in corner
- Approval follows to be on wrong computer
- PC - or where one might record a crime?
- Tablet to be smashed in corner
- Portable computer’s weight boosted by what may be found on it
- College backing up reserve computer
- Jotter only available in printed version?
- Computer, old, lay around in corner
- School rejected reservation for computer
- Pad for jotting down the score?
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The straight part
We know that "Thin computer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case thin computer = notebook.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 NOTEBOOK mean?
NOTEBOOK noun- A book in which notes or memoranda are written.
- Short for notebook computer.