The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LIPSTICK
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More clues leading to the result LIPSTICK
- Insults and criticism for cosmetic
- A cosmetic paste applied under cheek
- What could make those kissing turn red?
- Cosmetic to glue on cheek
- Slip out to get second cosmetic
- Cosmetic for small mark under cheek
- Slap fool that’s left for Germany
- Apply tongue — swallow — spit out bit of war paint
- Slap on the mouth
- Cosmetic put under cheek
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The straight part
We know that "A cosmetic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a cosmetic = lipstick.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 LIPSTICK mean?
LIPSTICK noun- Makeup for the lips.
- A stick of this make-up.
- To apply lipstick to; to paint with lipstick.