The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word FAMILIAR
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More clues leading to the result FAMILIAR
- Well-known female with question expressing self-doubt about honesty
- One fibber pursuing endless stardom, so common
- Artist’s provided with injection of capital — all back to normal
- Absolutely nothing on main road and train back is routine
- Acquainted and becoming intimate
- Well-known storyteller supporting female friend in Paris
- Well-known female storyteller keeps a male friend in Paris
- It’s well-known in bar – I’m a female when performing a turn!
- Routine following distribution of airmail
- Well-known storyteller takes notes in advance
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The straight part
We know that "Well-known" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case well-known = familiar.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FAMILIAR mean?
FAMILIAR noun- An attendant spirit, often in animal or demon form.
- A member of one's family or household.
- A member of a pope's or bishop's household.
- A close friend.
- The officer of the Inquisition who arrested suspected people.
- Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.
- Acquainted.
- Intimate or friendly.
- Inappropriately intimate or friendly.
- Of or pertaining to a family; familial.