Cryptic crossword clue
What policeman says inside lets you become obedient 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "obedient" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case obedient = behaving.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BEHAVING mean?

BEHAVING verb
  1. To conduct (oneself) well, or in a given way.
  2. To act, conduct oneself in a specific manner; used with an adverbial of manner.
  3. To conduct, manage, regulate (something).
  4. To act in a polite or proper way.
BEHAVING noun
  1. Behaviour

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