The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TALLBOYS
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The straight part
We know that "furniture" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case furniture = tallboys.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.
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What does TALLBOYS mean?
TALLBOYS noun- A tall chest of drawers, or combination of chest on chest, or chest with a small wardrobe on top. Usually with low bracket feet but always resulting in a tall piece of furniture.
- A tall can of beer, either 16 ounces or one half litre.
- A kind of sail, a spanker.
- A kind of long-stemmed wineglass or cup.
- A long sheet-metal pipe for a chimney top.