Cryptic crossword clue
Thus maiden in open space would be happy, as of old 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "happy, as of old" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case happy, as of old = gladsome.
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 GLADSOME mean?

GLADSOME adjective
  1. Marked by joy or gladness; happy, joyous, or light-hearted.

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