Cryptic crossword clue
Youth given unknown sentence - one with spots 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "one with spots" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one with spots = ladybird.
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 LADYBIRD mean?

LADYBIRD noun
  1. Any of the Coccinellidae family of beetles, typically having a round shape and red or yellow spotted elytra.

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