Cryptic crossword clue
22 across that’s 22 across 8

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

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What does STERLING mean?

STERLING noun
  1. The currency of the United Kingdom; especially the pound.
  2. Former British gold or silver coinage of a standard fineness: for gold 0.91666 and for silver 0.925.
  3. Sterling silver, or articles made from this material.
  4. A structure of pilings that protects the piers of a bridge; a starling.
STERLING adjective
  1. Of, or relating to British currency, or the former British coinage.
  2. Of, relating to, or made from sterling silver.
  3. Of acknowledged worth or influence; high quality; authoritative.
  4. Genuine; true; pure; of great value or excellence.

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