Cryptic crossword clue
Very bad times for small communities 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "small communities" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case small communities = villages.
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 VILLAGES mean?

VILLAGES noun
  1. A rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town.
  2. A rural habitation that has a church, but no market.
  3. A planned community such as a retirement community or shopping district.
  4. A gated community.

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