The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LEGACIES
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The straight part
We know that "Things passed on" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case things passed on = legacies.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 LEGACIES mean?
LEGACIES noun- Money or property bequeathed to someone in a will.
- Something inherited from a predecessor or the past.
- The descendant of an alumnus.