Cryptic crossword clue
Worry daughter is shy 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Worry" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case worry = disquiet.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DISQUIET mean?

DISQUIET noun
  1. Lack of quiet; absence of tranquility in body or mind
DISQUIET verb
  1. To make (someone or something) worried or anxious.
DISQUIET adjective
  1. Deprived of quiet; impatient, restless, uneasy.

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