Cryptic crossword clue
William wanting summer in Paris had finally found accommodation 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "found accommodation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case found accommodation = billeted.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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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 BILLETED mean?

BILLETED verb
  1. (of a householder etc.) To lodge soldiers, or guests, usually by order.
  2. (of a soldier) To lodge, or be quartered, in a private house.
  3. To direct, by a ticket or note, where to lodge.

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