Cryptic crossword clue
Turkish officials find fees to be distributed 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Turkish officials" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case turkish officials = effendis.
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 EFFENDIS mean?

EFFENDIS noun
  1. An educated or well-respected man in an eastern Mediterranean or Arab country; often used as a title of respect or courtesy in Turkey or a former Ottoman territory.

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