Cryptic crossword clue
Tune sung sadly, they are balmy 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "they are balmy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they are balmy = unguents.
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 UNGUENTS mean?

UNGUENTS noun
  1. Any cream containing medicinal ingredients applied to the skin for therapeutic purposes.

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