Cryptic crossword clue
Went on about naked hobo getting suspended sentence 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "getting suspended sentence" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case getting suspended sentence = probated.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PROBATED mean?

PROBATED verb
  1. To establish the legality of (a will).

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